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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

58°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 12:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.1°N 152.9°W (Elev. 5335 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm AKDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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