Chipmunks in Kansas in October
Yes, October is a good month to see chipmunks in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 82 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 June 28, 2026.
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Good month for chipmunks in Kansas
12.2%
of yearly sightings
10
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
82
verified records a year
September 13.4%, October 12.2%, November 1.2%. Busiest month is May at 23.2%.
82 verified observations of chipmunks in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
19 records (23.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 1.2% |
| March | 3 | 3.7% |
| April | 7 | 8.5% |
| Maypeak | 19 | 23.2% |
| Junepeak | 17 | 20.7% |
| July | 7 | 8.5% |
| August | 6 | 7.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 11 | 13.4% |
| October | 10 | 12.2% |
| November | 1 | 1.2% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 82 |
In Kansas, October carries 12.2% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (13.4%) into October, and it heads toward November (1.2%) after. The busiest month is May (23.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Kansas are Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk82 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Kansas in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 10 of the 82 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Kansas?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and September, based on 82 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.