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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W Drift River AK
 60.64°N 152.85°W (Elev. 5554 ft)
Last Update:
7:38 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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