Chipmunks in Georgia in June

Yes, June is a good month to see chipmunks in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 869 of the 10,652 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Southeastern Chipmunk photographed in GeorgiaEastern Chipmunk photographed in GeorgiaEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Georgia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for chipmunks in Georgia

8.2%

of yearly sightings

869

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

10,652

verified records a year

May 14.3%, June 8.2%, July 5.3%. Busiest month is April at 20.3%.

Best months: April, May, March

10,652 verified observations of chipmunks in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Georgia

Peak month

April

2,164 records (20.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

357 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4364.1%
February6936.5%
Marchpeak1,10910.4%
Aprilpeak2,16420.3%
Maypeak1,52014.3%
June8698.2%
July5675.3%
August4324.1%
September7577.1%
October1,07910.1%
November6696.3%
December3573.4%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel7,597
Eastern Chipmunk1,886
Groundhog526
Eastern Fox Squirrel346
Southern Flying Squirrel187
American Red Squirrel9

In Georgia, June carries 8.2% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (14.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (5.3%) after. The busiest month is April (20.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Georgia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel7,597 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk1,886 records
  • Groundhog526 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel346 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel187 records
  • American Red Squirrel9 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Georgia in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 869 of the 10,652 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see chipmunks in Georgia?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for chipmunks in Georgia?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 10,652 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Georgia?+

The most-recorded species in Georgia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.