Frogs in Arizona in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see frogs in Arizona. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 3,345 of the 24,693 sightings logged across the year (13.5%), 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 frogs in Arizona
13.5%
of yearly sightings
3,345
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
24,693
verified records a year
August 26.2%, September 13.5%, October 4.4%. Busiest month is August at 26.2%.
24,693 verified observations of frogs in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
August
6,470 records (26.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99 | 0.4% |
| February | 199 | 0.8% |
| March | 1,069 | 4.3% |
| April | 1,828 | 7.4% |
| May | 1,896 | 7.7% |
| June | 2,400 | 9.7% |
| Julypeak | 5,794 | 23.5% |
| Augustpeak | 6,470 | 26.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 3,345 | 13.5% |
| October | 1,077 | 4.4% |
| November | 374 | 1.5% |
| December | 142 | 0.6% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red-spotted Toad | 4,075 |
| Sonoran Desert Toad | 4,065 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 3,131 |
| Couch's Spadefoot | 2,952 |
| American Bullfrog | 2,209 |
| Woodhouse's Toad | 1,403 |
| Great Plains Toad | 1,203 |
| Chiricahua Leopard Frog | 1,067 |
In Arizona, September carries 13.5% of the year's frogs sightings, about 5.2 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 August (26.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Arizona are Red-spotted Toad, Sonoran Desert Toad and Canyon Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Red-spotted Toad4,075 records
- Sonoran Desert Toad4,065 records
- Canyon Tree Frog3,131 records
- Couch's Spadefoot2,952 records
- American Bullfrog2,209 records
- Woodhouse's Toad1,403 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Arizona in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 3,345 of the 24,693 verified frogs sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 13.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in Arizona?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and September.
What month is best for frogs in Arizona?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 24,693 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Red-spotted Toad, Sonoran Desert Toad and Canyon Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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