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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. Southeast wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. Southeast wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.96°N 153.05°W (Elev. 5732 ft)
Last Update:
4:42 am AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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