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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 11 Aug 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.94°N 152.82°W (Elev. 4980 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
 
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