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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Partly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 7:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NNW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles NNW Drift River AK
 61.13°N 152.62°W (Elev. 4462 ft)
Last Update:
8:12 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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