Tree Frogs in Indiana in August

Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in Indiana. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 652 of the 6,513 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Blanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in IndianaBlanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in IndianaWestern Chorus Frog photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Indiana

10%

of yearly sightings

652

records in August

#6

busiest month of 12

6,513

verified records a year

July 11.3%, August 10%, September 11.1%. Busiest month is May at 20.8%.

Best months: May, April, June

6,513 verified observations of tree frogs in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

May

1,355 records (20.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

3 records

MonthObservationsShare
January30%
February871.3%
March6419.8%
Aprilpeak1,05316.2%
Maypeak1,35520.8%
Junepeak80212.3%
July73711.3%
August65210%
September72411.1%
October3936%
November510.8%
December150.2%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,543
Gray Treefrog1,115
Spring Peeper985
Western Chorus Frog433
Cope's Gray Tree Frog430
Green Treefrog62
Boreal Chorus Frog52
Squirrel Tree Frog2

In Indiana, August carries 10% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 1.7 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 July (11.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (11.1%) after. The busiest month is May (20.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Indiana are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper. 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

  • Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,543 records
  • Gray Treefrog1,115 records
  • Spring Peeper985 records
  • Western Chorus Frog433 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog430 records
  • Green Treefrog62 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Indiana in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 652 of the 6,513 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Indiana?+

August is the 6th 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 Indiana?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 6,513 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Indiana?+

The most-recorded species in Indiana are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.