Jellyfishes in Alabama in July
Yes, July is a good month to see jellyfishes in Alabama. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 102 of the 900 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for jellyfishes in Alabama
11.3%
of yearly sightings
102
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
900
verified records a year
June 7.1%, July 11.3%, August 15%. Busiest month is August at 15%.
900 verified observations of jellyfishes in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
August
135 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 7.3% |
| February | 89 | 9.9% |
| March | 106 | 11.8% |
| April | 23 | 2.6% |
| May | 38 | 4.2% |
| June | 64 | 7.1% |
| July | 102 | 11.3% |
| Augustpeak | 135 | 15% |
| Septemberpeak | 125 | 13.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 113 | 12.6% |
| November | 20 | 2.2% |
| December | 19 | 2.1% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bay Nettle | 218 |
| Mushroom Jelly | 192 |
| Southern Moon Jelly | 126 |
| Cannonball Jelly | 27 |
| Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly | 27 |
| Pink Meanie | 25 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 19 |
| Common Moon Jelly | 1 |
In Alabama, July carries 11.3% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (7.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (15%) after. The busiest month is August (15%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Alabama are Bay Nettle, Mushroom Jelly and Southern Moon Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Bay Nettle218 records
- Mushroom Jelly192 records
- Southern Moon Jelly126 records
- Cannonball Jelly27 records
- Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly27 records
- Pink Meanie25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Alabama in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 102 of the 900 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see jellyfishes in Alabama?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Alabama?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and October, based on 900 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Bay Nettle, Mushroom Jelly and Southern Moon Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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