Tree Frogs in Colorado in August
Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 187 of the 1,412 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for tree frogs in Colorado
13.2%
of yearly sightings
187
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
1,412
verified records a year
July 11.8%, August 13.2%, September 4.4%. Busiest month is May at 26%.
1,412 verified observations of tree frogs in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
May
367 records (26% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.1% |
| February | 1 | 0.1% |
| March | 35 | 2.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 310 | 22% |
| Maypeak | 367 | 26% |
| Junepeak | 252 | 17.8% |
| July | 166 | 11.8% |
| August | 187 | 13.2% |
| September | 62 | 4.4% |
| October | 16 | 1.1% |
| November | 10 | 0.7% |
| December | 5 | 0.4% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 1,357 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 45 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 4 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 2 |
| Green Treefrog | 1 |
In Colorado, August carries 13.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (11.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (4.4%) after. The busiest month is May (26%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Colorado are Boreal Chorus Frog, Canyon Tree Frog and Cuban Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Boreal Chorus Frog1,357 records
- Canyon Tree Frog45 records
- Cuban Tree Frog4 records
- Pacific chorus frog2 records
- Green Treefrog1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Colorado in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 187 of the 1,412 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Colorado?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in Colorado?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 1,412 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Boreal Chorus Frog, Canyon Tree Frog and Cuban Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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