DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN LONGMONT, CO

Boulder County's northern plains support Longmont's 98,000 residents at 5,000 feet elevation, where Rocky Mountain foothills rise dramatically to the west. Semi-arid climate brings mild summers near 88°F and cold winters averaging 23°F, with just 15 inches of annual precipitation. Mountain views dominate western vistas, while eastern perspectives reveal endless high plains. Low humidity and abundant sunshine create 300 days of clear weather, though chinook winds can raise temperatures 40 degrees within hours during winter.