Best Time to See Frogs in Kansas
April, May and June is the best time to see frogs in Kansas. Based on 12,754 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when frogs are most active across the year in Kansas.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Woodhouse's Toad · Public domain CC0
Boreal Chorus Frog · Public domain CC0
Crawfish Frog · Public domain CC0
12,754 verified observations of frogs in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
2,197 records (17.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0% |
| February | 100 | 0.8% |
| March | 778 | 6.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,197 | 17.2% |
| Maypeak | 2,031 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 2,022 | 15.9% |
| July | 1,982 | 15.5% |
| August | 1,428 | 11.2% |
| September | 1,505 | 11.8% |
| October | 574 | 4.5% |
| November | 115 | 0.9% |
| December | 17 | 0.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 2,542 |
| Woodhouse's Toad | 1,896 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,678 |
| Plains Leopard Frog | 1,195 |
| American Toad | 946 |
| Western Narrow-mouthed Toad | 651 |
| Great Plains Toad | 559 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 493 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Kansas
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when frogs are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for frogs sit around 45 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 1.1" |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 1.1" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.2" |
| Aprbest time | 67°F | 45°F | 1.2" |
| Maybest time | 74°F | 55°F | 6.5" |
| Junbest time | 87°F | 67°F | 3.7" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 2.3" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 1.8" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 1.7" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 1.3" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 1.3" |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 1.1" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Kansas. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on frogs in Kansas:
Sightings of frogs in Kansas peak in April, when 2,197 of the year's 12,754 verified observations are logged — about 17.2% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, May and June.
The quietest stretch is January, when frogs are hardest to find — January sees just 5 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The frogs you are most likely to encounter in Kansas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and American Bullfrog — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see frogs in Kansas
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve — National Preserve
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park — National Historical Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Fort Larned National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Fort Scott National Historic Site — National Historic Site
Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see frogs in Kansas?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, May and June, based on 12,754 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are frogs hardest to see in Kansas?+
January is the quietest month for frogs in Kansas, with only 5 verified records.
Are frogs active year-round in Kansas?+
Frogs are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Kansas, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in April.
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