Bats in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see bats in Alaska. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 17 of the 75 sightings logged across the year (22.7%), 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.
Peak month for bats in Alaska
22.7%
of yearly sightings
17
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
75
verified records a year
June 8%, July 22.7%, August 28%. Busiest month is August at 28%.
75 verified observations of bats in Alaska, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
August
21 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 4 | 5.3% |
| April | 3 | 4% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 16% |
| June | 6 | 8% |
| Julypeak | 17 | 22.7% |
| Augustpeak | 21 | 28% |
| September | 7 | 9.3% |
| October | 3 | 4% |
| November | 1 | 1.3% |
| December | 1 | 1.3% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Little Brown Bat | 47 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 2 |
| California Myotis | 1 |
In Alaska, July carries 22.7% of the year's bats sightings, about 14.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (8%) into July, and it heads toward August (28%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bats most often recorded in Alaska are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and California Myotis. 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 bats you are most likely to see
- Little Brown Bat47 records
- Silver-haired Bat2 records
- California Myotis1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 17 of the 75 verified bats sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 22.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bats in Alaska?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and May.
What month is best for bats in Alaska?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 75 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and California Myotis, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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