Squirrels in Alaska in May
Yes, May is a good month to see squirrels in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 508 of the 4,733 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for squirrels in Alaska
10.7%
of yearly sightings
508
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
4,733
verified records a year
April 3.3%, May 10.7%, June 25.5%. 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, May carries 10.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (3.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (25.5%) after. The busiest month is June (25.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 508 of the 4,733 verified squirrels sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Alaska?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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