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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 12:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles W Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain before 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.61°N 153.06°W (Elev. 4849 ft)
Last Update:
9:12 pm AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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