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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 30.07 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Aug 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 36. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming south 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 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 36. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.89°N 152.71°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 am AKDT Aug 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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