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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 10:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.88°N 153.04°W (Elev. 5184 ft)
Last Update:
8:21 am AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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