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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 6 Aug 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.04°N 152.95°W (Elev. 5919 ft)
Last Update:
7:38 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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