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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 96%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Aug 1:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. 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, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.07°N 152.89°W (Elev. 5302 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 pm AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am AKDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 11, 2026
 
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