Chipmunks in Delaware in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Delaware. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 237 of the 1,515 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 chipmunks in Delaware
15.6%
of yearly sightings
237
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,515
verified records a year
April 13%, May 15.6%, June 14.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.6%.
1,515 verified observations of chipmunks in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
May
237 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 84 | 5.5% |
| February | 70 | 4.6% |
| March | 122 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 197 | 13% |
| Maypeak | 237 | 15.6% |
| Junepeak | 213 | 14.1% |
| July | 103 | 6.8% |
| August | 81 | 5.3% |
| September | 115 | 7.6% |
| October | 146 | 9.6% |
| November | 83 | 5.5% |
| December | 64 | 4.2% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,002 |
| Groundhog | 248 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 194 |
| American Red Squirrel | 36 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 24 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1 |
In Delaware, May carries 15.6% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 7.3 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 April (13%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Delaware are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel1,002 records
- Groundhog248 records
- Eastern Chipmunk194 records
- American Red Squirrel36 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel24 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Delaware in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 237 of the 1,515 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Delaware?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for chipmunks in Delaware?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,515 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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