Monarch Butterflies in Arkansas in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Arkansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 989 of the 4,259 sightings logged across the year (23.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for monarch butterflies in Arkansas
23.2%
of yearly sightings
989
records in October
#2
busiest month of 12
4,259
verified records a year
September 25.1%, October 23.2%, November 1.9%. Busiest month is September at 25.1%.
4,259 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
September
1,069 records (25.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 49 | 1.2% |
| April | 437 | 10.3% |
| May | 387 | 9.1% |
| June | 243 | 5.7% |
| July | 190 | 4.5% |
| Augustpeak | 801 | 18.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,069 | 25.1% |
| Octoberpeak | 989 | 23.2% |
| November | 81 | 1.9% |
| December | 9 | 0.2% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 4,259 |
In Arkansas, October carries 23.2% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 14.9 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 easing off from September (25.1%) into October, and it heads toward November (1.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Arkansas are Monarch. 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 monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch4,259 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Arkansas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 989 of the 4,259 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 23.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see monarch butterflies in Arkansas?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, October and August.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Arkansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, October and August, based on 4,259 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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