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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 11 Jul 8:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 49. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Drift River AK
 60.65°N 152.47°W (Elev. 1781 ft)
Last Update:
8:51 pm AKDT Jul 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Jul 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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