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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 11:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles W Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 44. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 44. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.61°N 153.17°W (Elev. 4931 ft)
Last Update:
9:42 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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