Tree Frogs in Idaho in September
Yes, September is a good month to see tree frogs in Idaho. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 126 of the 1,373 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for tree frogs in Idaho
9.2%
of yearly sightings
126
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
1,373
verified records a year
August 15.8%, September 9.2%, October 5.8%. Busiest month is May at 18.5%.
1,373 verified observations of tree frogs in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Idaho
Peak month
May
254 records (18.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0.3% |
| February | 4 | 0.3% |
| March | 47 | 3.4% |
| April | 190 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 254 | 18.5% |
| Junepeak | 234 | 17% |
| July | 204 | 14.9% |
| Augustpeak | 217 | 15.8% |
| September | 126 | 9.2% |
| October | 79 | 5.8% |
| November | 7 | 0.5% |
| December | 7 | 0.5% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 1,045 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 318 |
In Idaho, September carries 9.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 0.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (15.8%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.8%) after. The busiest month is May (18.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Idaho are Pacific chorus frog and Boreal Chorus Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Pacific chorus frog1,045 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog318 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Idaho in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 126 of the 1,373 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see tree frogs in Idaho?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in Idaho?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and August, based on 1,373 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Idaho?+
The most-recorded species in Idaho are Pacific chorus frog and Boreal Chorus Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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