The dates of this year's meeting are the week immediately following
the summer solstice. At that time there will be about 18.5 hours of
daylight in the Homer area each day during the meeting (but note
that many visitors find the other 5.5 hours of the day are not dark
enough to deserve to be called "night".) (Also, even if there is
popular demand, we will not be having "sunrise breakfast
meetings".) This will allow participants ample opportunity outside
the scheduled program for recreational activities. One or more
hikes will be organized within the area during one day in the
mid-week of the meeting (tentatively, Wednesday, but we will be
flexible to accommodate weather), and meeting attendees are
encouraged to take advantage of the range of opportunities in
the area -- for example, Homer is known as the "Halibut Fishing
Capital of the World."
Average temperatures in late June for Homer are expected to range from
highs of 15 C (59 F) to lows of 8 C (46 F), although the record high
and record low for the month are 27 C (80 F) and -3 C (27 F), respectively.
There is an average of 25 mm (1") of rainfall during that month. Weather
can range from sunny to overcast, sometimes several times per day.
Participants are advised to pack accordingly; the local organizing
committee suggests "layering" and strongly advises a good waterproof,
hooded raincoat.
The local organizing committee can give some limited assistance
to participants who wish to take the opportunity of being in
Alaska by extending their trip, either before or after the meeting.