Longmont is located in Boulder and Weld Counties which is only 10 minutes from the Mountains and 45 minutes from Denver, Fort Collins and Estes Park. Longmont is only 20 minutes from Boulder and 10 minutes from I-25. Denver International Airport is an hour away.
Longmont is the 13th most populous city in the State of Colorado. The word "Longmont" comes from Longs Peak, a prominent mountain named for explorer Stephen H. Long that is clearly visible from Longmont, and "mont" from the French word for mountain.
The city is named after Long's Peak, which is prevalent on the western horizon.
Longmont Colorado was founded in 1870 as a hub for farming activities. Large irrigation ditches brought then and still bring water from the rivers to the rich farmland soil. The Great Western Sugar factory, which manufactured sugar from sugar beets until the 1970's, still hovers near Old Town today as a monument to the past.
Longmont offers over 1,500 acres of Open Space and Parks, Longmont offers the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in close proximity of the mountains, residents can take advantage of the wide range of outdoor activities including biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, boating and camping.
Housing Cost
The average home price is $250,000 while houses range from $175,000 to $5,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 81,818. Longmont covers 21.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,942 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 80501, 80503, 80504 - Area codes: 303, 720
Climate
Longmont, CO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Longmont is 14.15 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.41 Inches.
Information provided by idcide.com and city data.com
