Chipmunks in Indiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Indiana. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,534 of the 11,162 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), 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 Indiana
13.7%
of yearly sightings
1,534
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
11,162
verified records a year
April 15.5%, May 13.7%, June 9.5%. Busiest month is April at 15.5%.
11,162 verified observations of chipmunks in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
April
1,725 records (15.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 360 | 3.2% |
| February | 475 | 4.3% |
| March | 868 | 7.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,725 | 15.5% |
| Maypeak | 1,534 | 13.7% |
| June | 1,059 | 9.5% |
| July | 594 | 5.3% |
| August | 603 | 5.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,702 | 15.2% |
| October | 1,255 | 11.2% |
| November | 588 | 5.3% |
| December | 399 | 3.6% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 4,090 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 2,499 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,965 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,238 |
| Groundhog | 1,024 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 94 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 70 |
In Indiana, May carries 13.7% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 5.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (15.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.5%) 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 Indiana are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel 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 Fox Squirrel4,090 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel2,499 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,965 records
- American Red Squirrel1,238 records
- Groundhog1,024 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel94 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Indiana in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,534 of the 11,162 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Indiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, September and May.
What month is best for chipmunks in Indiana?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, September and May, based on 11,162 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Indiana?+
The most-recorded species in Indiana are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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