Kenai, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Kenai now
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Kenai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kenai.
This week in Kenai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kenai
What is the weather usually like in Kenai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 63°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 18.3 inprecipitation per year · 464 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kenai: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENAI MUNI AP, AK US (USW00026523), adjusted for the elevation of Kenai.
Kenai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kenai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 4:35 PM | 6 h 43 min |
| February | 8:40 AM | 5:56 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| March | 8:17 AM | 8:09 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 9:27 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 10:44 PM | 17 h 25 min |
| June | 4:30 AM | 11:40 PM | 19 h 10 min |
| July | 5:01 AM | 11:20 PM | 18 h 19 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 10:02 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| September | 7:31 AM | 8:28 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:56 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| November | 9:04 AM | 4:34 PM | 7 h 29 min |
| December | 10:04 AM | 3:55 PM | 5 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Kenai?
Kenai has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 63°F (17°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 18.3 inches (464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Kenai is May to August. At 72 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Kenai
What is the hottest month in Kenai?
July, with an average high of 63°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Kenai?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Kenai?
About 18.3 inches (464 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Kenai?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kenai?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kenai have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
What is the weather like in Kenai in November?
Highs average 30°F and lows 16°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kenai?
Around 9:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kenai weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kenai.
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