Chipmunks in Arkansas in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Arkansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 504 of the 4,473 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 chipmunks in Arkansas
11.3%
of yearly sightings
504
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
4,473
verified records a year
September 7.8%, October 11.3%, November 10.5%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 223 | 5% |
| February | 295 | 6.6% |
| March | 387 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 548 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 579 | 12.9% |
| June | 357 | 8% |
| July | 239 | 5.3% |
| August | 185 | 4.1% |
| September | 350 | 7.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 504 | 11.3% |
| November | 468 | 10.5% |
| December | 338 | 7.6% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 2,383 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,058 |
| Groundhog | 472 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 438 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 58 |
In Arkansas, October carries 11.3% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3 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 rising from September (7.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (10.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Arkansas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 504 of the 4,473 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Arkansas?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and October.
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.
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