Squirrels in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 579 of the 4,473 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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 squirrels in Arkansas
12.9%
of yearly sightings
579
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
4,473
verified records a year
April 12.3%, May 12.9%, June 8%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.
4,473 verified observations of squirrels in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels 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% |
Squirrels 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, May carries 12.9% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.6 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 (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Arkansas are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Groundhog. 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 squirrels 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 squirrels in Arkansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 579 of the 4,473 verified squirrels sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels 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 October.
What month is best for squirrels 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 squirrels 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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