Frogs in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,362 of the 15,116 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 Arkansas
15.6%
of yearly sightings
2,362
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
15,116
verified records a year
April 14.8%, May 15.6%, June 13.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.
15,116 verified observations of frogs in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
May
2,362 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 125 | 0.8% |
| February | 600 | 4% |
| March | 1,718 | 11.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,241 | 14.8% |
| Maypeak | 2,362 | 15.6% |
| Junepeak | 1,975 | 13.1% |
| July | 1,435 | 9.5% |
| August | 1,287 | 8.5% |
| September | 1,640 | 10.8% |
| October | 1,197 | 7.9% |
| November | 422 | 2.8% |
| December | 114 | 0.8% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 2,274 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 2,024 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 1,419 |
| Green Treefrog | 1,145 |
| Fowler's Toad | 1,091 |
| American Bullfrog | 912 |
| Green Frog | 775 |
| Gray Treefrog | 751 |
In Arkansas, May carries 15.6% of the year's frogs sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (13.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Arkansas are American Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Southern Leopard Frog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad2,274 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog2,024 records
- Southern Leopard Frog1,419 records
- Green Treefrog1,145 records
- Fowler's Toad1,091 records
- American Bullfrog912 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,362 of the 15,116 verified frogs sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Arkansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for frogs in Arkansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 15,116 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are American Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and Southern Leopard Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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