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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Aug 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 43. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.83°N 152.81°W (Elev. 3980 ft)
Last Update:
8:32 am AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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