Chipmunks in Arkansas in November

Yes, November is a good month to see chipmunks in Arkansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 468 of the 4,473 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Eastern Gray Squirrel photographed in ArkansasSouthern Flying Squirrel photographed in ArkansasEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Arkansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for chipmunks in Arkansas

10.5%

of yearly sightings

468

records in November

#4

busiest month of 12

4,473

verified records a year

October 11.3%, November 10.5%, December 7.6%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.

Best months: May, April, October

4,473 verified observations of chipmunks in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Arkansas

Peak month

May

579 records (12.9% of the year)

Quietest month

August

185 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2235%
February2956.6%
March3878.7%
Aprilpeak54812.3%
Maypeak57912.9%
June3578%
July2395.3%
August1854.1%
September3507.8%
Octoberpeak50411.3%
November46810.5%
December3387.6%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel2,383
Eastern Fox Squirrel1,058
Groundhog472
Eastern Chipmunk438
Southern Flying Squirrel58

In Arkansas, November carries 10.5% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 2.2 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 holds steady between October and November, and it heads toward December (7.6%) after. The busiest month is May (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel2,383 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel1,058 records
  • Groundhog472 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk438 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel58 records
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Plan your chipmunk trip in Arkansas

Start with live tours near Arkansas Post National Memorial, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Arkansas in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 468 of the 4,473 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see chipmunks in Arkansas?+

November is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for chipmunks in Arkansas?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 4,473 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+

The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.