Squirrels in Colorado in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see squirrels in Colorado. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 8,163 of the 39,058 sightings logged across the year (20.9%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Colorado
20.9%
of yearly sightings
8,163
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
39,058
verified records a year
June 18.1%, July 20.9%, August 15.7%. Busiest month is July at 20.9%.
39,058 verified observations of squirrels in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
July
8,163 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 883 | 2.3% |
| February | 780 | 2% |
| March | 1,348 | 3.5% |
| April | 3,115 | 8% |
| May | 4,044 | 10.4% |
| Junepeak | 7,081 | 18.1% |
| Julypeak | 8,163 | 20.9% |
| Augustpeak | 6,141 | 15.7% |
| September | 3,715 | 9.5% |
| October | 1,957 | 5% |
| November | 979 | 2.5% |
| December | 852 | 2.2% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 6,579 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 6,373 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 6,354 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 5,775 |
| Least Chipmunk | 2,167 |
| Fremont's Squirrel | 1,966 |
| Wyoming Ground Squirrel | 1,334 |
| Colorado Chipmunk | 1,070 |
In Colorado, July carries 20.9% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 12.6 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 is rising from June (18.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (15.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Colorado are Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel6,579 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel6,373 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog6,354 records
- Yellow-bellied Marmot5,775 records
- Least Chipmunk2,167 records
- Fremont's Squirrel1,966 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Colorado in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 8,163 of the 39,058 verified squirrels sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 20.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see squirrels 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 squirrels in Colorado?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 39,058 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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