Hummingbirds in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 64 of the 393 sightings logged across the year (16.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Alaska
16.3%
of yearly sightings
64
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
393
verified records a year
June 18.6%, July 16.3%, August 6.4%. Busiest month is May at 19.1%.
393 verified observations of hummingbirds in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
May
75 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 6.1% |
| February | 9 | 2.3% |
| March | 12 | 3.1% |
| April | 53 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 75 | 19.1% |
| Junepeak | 73 | 18.6% |
| Julypeak | 64 | 16.3% |
| August | 25 | 6.4% |
| September | 8 | 2% |
| October | 18 | 4.6% |
| November | 14 | 3.6% |
| December | 18 | 4.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rufous Hummingbird | 257 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 128 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 2 |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1 |
In Alaska, July carries 16.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 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 easing off from June (18.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Alaska are Rufous Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Rufous Hummingbird257 records
- Anna's Hummingbird128 records
- Costa's Hummingbird2 records
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 64 of the 393 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 16.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Alaska?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Alaska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 393 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Rufous Hummingbird, Anna's Hummingbird and Costa's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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