Hummingbirds in Kansas in July
Yes, July is a good month to see hummingbirds in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 48 of the 448 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Kansas
10.7%
of yearly sightings
48
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
448
verified records a year
June 9.4%, July 10.7%, August 19.4%. Busiest month is September at 27.9%.
448 verified observations of hummingbirds in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
September
125 records (27.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.2% |
| March | 5 | 1.1% |
| April | 13 | 2.9% |
| Maypeak | 113 | 25.2% |
| June | 42 | 9.4% |
| July | 48 | 10.7% |
| Augustpeak | 87 | 19.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 125 | 27.9% |
| October | 10 | 2.2% |
| November | 4 | 0.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 407 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 10 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 5 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 5 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 3 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 2 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 1 |
In Kansas, July carries 10.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.4 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 rising from June (9.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (19.4%) after. The busiest month is September (27.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Kansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird407 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird10 records
- Anna's Hummingbird5 records
- Rufous Hummingbird5 records
- Calliope Hummingbird3 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Kansas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 48 of the 448 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Kansas?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Kansas?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, May and August, based on 448 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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