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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 8:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 37. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.07°N 152.95°W (Elev. 5755 ft)
Last Update:
3:32 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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