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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 W 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 6 Aug 2:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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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:
1:47 am AKDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am AKDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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