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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

39 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.93°N 153.1°W (Elev. 6106 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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