Tree Frogs in Indiana in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Indiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,355 of the 6,513 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), 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.
Peak month for tree frogs in Indiana
20.8%
of yearly sightings
1,355
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
6,513
verified records a year
April 16.2%, May 20.8%, June 12.3%. Busiest month is May at 20.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0% |
| February | 87 | 1.3% |
| March | 641 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,053 | 16.2% |
| Maypeak | 1,355 | 20.8% |
| Junepeak | 802 | 12.3% |
| July | 737 | 11.3% |
| August | 652 | 10% |
| September | 724 | 11.1% |
| October | 393 | 6% |
| November | 51 | 0.8% |
| December | 15 | 0.2% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 1,543 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,115 |
| Spring Peeper | 985 |
| Western Chorus Frog | 433 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 430 |
| Green Treefrog | 62 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 52 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 2 |
In Indiana, May carries 20.8% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 12.5 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 (16.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,355 of the 6,513 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Indiana?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
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.
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