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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 90%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 11 Aug 7:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.04°N 152.89°W (Elev. 5449 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
 
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