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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 87%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

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

    High: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.97°N 152.83°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
Last Update:
9:12 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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