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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles NW Drift River AK
 60.99°N 153.05°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
Last Update:
9:42 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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