Squirrels in Alaska in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see squirrels in Alaska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 908 of the 4,733 sightings logged across the year (19.2%), 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 squirrels in Alaska
19.2%
of yearly sightings
908
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
4,733
verified records a year
July 23.5%, August 19.2%, September 7.8%. Busiest month is June at 25.5%.
4,733 verified observations of squirrels in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
June
1,205 records (25.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67 | 1.4% |
| February | 64 | 1.4% |
| March | 110 | 2.3% |
| April | 158 | 3.3% |
| May | 508 | 10.7% |
| Junepeak | 1,205 | 25.5% |
| Julypeak | 1,111 | 23.5% |
| Augustpeak | 908 | 19.2% |
| September | 368 | 7.8% |
| October | 110 | 2.3% |
| November | 84 | 1.8% |
| December | 40 | 0.8% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Red Squirrel | 2,487 |
| Arctic Ground Squirrel | 1,649 |
| Hoary Marmot | 511 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 28 |
| Alaska Marmot | 23 |
| Groundhog | 16 |
| Least Chipmunk | 1 |
In Alaska, August carries 19.2% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 10.9 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 July (23.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Alaska are American Red Squirrel, Arctic Ground Squirrel and Hoary Marmot. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- American Red Squirrel2,487 records
- Arctic Ground Squirrel1,649 records
- Hoary Marmot511 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel28 records
- Alaska Marmot23 records
- Groundhog16 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Alaska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 908 of the 4,733 verified squirrels sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 19.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Alaska?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for squirrels in Alaska?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 4,733 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are American Red Squirrel, Arctic Ground Squirrel and Hoary Marmot, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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