Frogs in Colorado in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see frogs in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,495 of the 12,635 sightings logged across the year (27.7%), 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 Colorado
27.7%
of yearly sightings
3,495
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
12,635
verified records a year
June 20.1%, July 27.7%, August 18.5%. Busiest month is July at 27.7%.
12,635 verified observations of frogs in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
July
3,495 records (27.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 0.3% |
| February | 14 | 0.1% |
| March | 127 | 1% |
| April | 722 | 5.7% |
| May | 1,755 | 13.9% |
| Junepeak | 2,542 | 20.1% |
| Julypeak | 3,495 | 27.7% |
| Augustpeak | 2,337 | 18.5% |
| September | 1,323 | 10.5% |
| October | 225 | 1.8% |
| November | 37 | 0.3% |
| December | 15 | 0.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Woodhouse's Toad | 5,687 |
| American Bullfrog | 2,290 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 1,358 |
| Northern Leopard Frog | 809 |
| Couch's Spadefoot | 423 |
| Mexican Spadefoot | 388 |
| Plains Spadefoot | 385 |
| Plains Leopard Frog | 277 |
In Colorado, July carries 27.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 19.4 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 is rising from June (20.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (18.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Colorado are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Boreal Chorus Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Woodhouse's Toad5,687 records
- American Bullfrog2,290 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog1,358 records
- Northern Leopard Frog809 records
- Couch's Spadefoot423 records
- Mexican Spadefoot388 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Colorado in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 3,495 of the 12,635 verified frogs sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 27.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see frogs in Colorado?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for frogs in Colorado?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 12,635 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Boreal Chorus Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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