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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 8:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 43. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. East wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 43. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. East wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.01°N 153.05°W (Elev. 4590 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 pm AKDT Aug 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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