Chipmunks in Kansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 515 of the 2,707 sightings logged across the year (19%), 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 Kansas
19%
of yearly sightings
515
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
2,707
verified records a year
March 8.9%, April 19%, May 15.4%. Busiest month is April at 19%.
2,707 verified observations of chipmunks in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
515 records (19% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 121 | 4.5% |
| February | 141 | 5.2% |
| March | 241 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 515 | 19% |
| Maypeak | 416 | 15.4% |
| Junepeak | 266 | 9.8% |
| July | 150 | 5.5% |
| August | 183 | 6.8% |
| September | 218 | 8.1% |
| October | 214 | 7.9% |
| November | 135 | 5% |
| December | 107 | 4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,237 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 847 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 215 |
| Groundhog | 178 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 85 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 81 |
| Spotted Ground Squirrel | 11 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 5 |
In Kansas, April carries 19% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 10.7 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 March (8.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (15.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Kansas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1,237 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel847 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog215 records
- Groundhog178 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel85 records
- Eastern Chipmunk81 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Kansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 515 of the 2,707 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 19% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see chipmunks in Kansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for chipmunks in Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,707 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Black-tailed Prairie Dog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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