Drift River, AK
Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Drift River is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 28.6 miles E of Salamatof, the nearest town.
Drift River at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Nearest town
- Salamatof (28.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.5917, -152.1611
Weather in Drift River now
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Drift River weather by the hour
Drift River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drift River.
This week in Drift River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drift River
What is the weather usually like in Drift River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 55.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,400 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drift River: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG RIVER LAKES, AK US (USC00500788), adjusted for the elevation of Drift River.
Drift River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drift River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:56 AM | 4:39 PM | 6 h 42 min |
| February | 8:44 AM | 6:00 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| March | 8:21 AM | 8:13 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 9:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 10:48 PM | 17 h 26 min |
| June | 4:33 AM | 11:44 PM | 19 h 11 min |
| July | 5:04 AM | 11:24 PM | 18 h 19 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 10:06 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| September | 7:35 AM | 8:32 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:48 AM | 7:00 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| November | 9:08 AM | 4:37 PM | 7 h 28 min |
| December | 10:08 AM | 3:59 PM | 5 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Drift River?
Drift River has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Drift River is May to August. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Drift River
The closest live webcam is Kenai Peninsula Borough, 18.0 miles W of Drift River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drift River.
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Map of Drift River, AK
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Questions about Drift River
Where is Drift River, AK?
Drift River is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 28.6 miles E of Salamatof.
What county is Drift River in?
Drift River is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Drift River?
Salamatof, 28.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drift River?
Yes. The closest is Kenai Peninsula Borough, 18.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drift River?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Drift River?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Drift River?
About 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Drift River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drift River?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drift River have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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