Squirrels in Arizona in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see squirrels in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,441 of the 24,540 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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 squirrels in Arizona
14%
of yearly sightings
3,441
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
24,540
verified records a year
March 10.5%, April 14%, May 15.3%. Busiest month is May at 15.3%.
24,540 verified observations of squirrels in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
May
3,749 records (15.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 973 | 4% |
| February | 1,238 | 5% |
| March | 2,574 | 10.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,441 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 3,749 | 15.3% |
| June | 2,515 | 10.2% |
| July | 2,454 | 10% |
| Augustpeak | 2,661 | 10.8% |
| September | 1,843 | 7.5% |
| October | 1,275 | 5.2% |
| November | 979 | 4% |
| December | 838 | 3.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rock Squirrel | 7,799 |
| Round-tailed Ground Squirrel | 3,242 |
| Harris' Antelope Squirrel | 2,888 |
| Cliff Chipmunk | 2,630 |
| Arizona Gray Squirrel | 2,564 |
| Abert's Squirrel | 1,928 |
| Mexican Fox Squirrel | 661 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 456 |
In Arizona, April carries 14% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 5.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (10.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (15.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Arizona are Rock Squirrel, Round-tailed Ground Squirrel and Harris' Antelope Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Rock Squirrel7,799 records
- Round-tailed Ground Squirrel3,242 records
- Harris' Antelope Squirrel2,888 records
- Cliff Chipmunk2,630 records
- Arizona Gray Squirrel2,564 records
- Abert's Squirrel1,928 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Arizona in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 3,441 of the 24,540 verified squirrels sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see squirrels in Arizona?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and August.
What month is best for squirrels in Arizona?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and August, based on 24,540 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Rock Squirrel, Round-tailed Ground Squirrel and Harris' Antelope Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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