Chipmunks in Alabama in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 844 of the 7,586 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for chipmunks in Alabama
11.1%
of yearly sightings
844
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
7,586
verified records a year
September 8%, October 11.1%, November 9.9%. Busiest month is April at 19.7%.
7,586 verified observations of chipmunks in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
April
1,491 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 433 | 5.7% |
| February | 607 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 850 | 11.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,491 | 19.7% |
| May | 753 | 9.9% |
| June | 438 | 5.8% |
| July | 238 | 3.1% |
| August | 242 | 3.2% |
| September | 608 | 8% |
| Octoberpeak | 844 | 11.1% |
| November | 752 | 9.9% |
| December | 330 | 4.4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 4,971 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,220 |
| Groundhog | 605 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 447 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 204 |
In Alabama, October carries 11.1% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (8%) into October, and it heads toward November (9.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Alabama are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel4,971 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,220 records
- Groundhog605 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel447 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel204 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Alabama in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 844 of the 7,586 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Alabama?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and October.
What month is best for chipmunks in Alabama?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and October, based on 7,586 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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