DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN BATON ROUGE, LA

Humidity hangs thick over Louisiana's capital city, where 227,000 residents navigate subtropical climate that rarely experiences freezing temperatures. Summer heat index regularly exceeds 100°F as July highs reach the low 90s, while winter lows hover around 42°F. The city receives 62 inches of rain annually, with violent afternoon thunderstorms common from spring through fall. Situated along the Mississippi River at the edge of Cajun Country, this government and petrochemical center experiences culture distinct from New Orleans, 80 miles downriver.