Best Time to See Yellow Rumped Warblers in Kansas
April, October and May is the best time to see yellow rumped warblers in Kansas. Based on 490 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when yellow rumped warblers 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 July 20, 2026.
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490 verified observations of yellow rumped warblers in Kansas, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When yellow rumped warblers are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
187 records (38.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 7.8% |
| February | 29 | 5.9% |
| March | 33 | 6.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 187 | 38.2% |
| Maypeak | 54 | 11% |
| June | 1 | 0.2% |
| July | 0 | 0% |
| August | 0 | 0% |
| September | 3 | 0.6% |
| Octoberpeak | 79 | 16.1% |
| November | 31 | 6.3% |
| December | 35 | 7.1% |
Yellow Rumped Warblers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Yellow-rumped Warbler | 490 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Kansas
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when yellow rumped warblers are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for yellow rumped warblers sit around 45 to 74 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" |
| Jun | 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" |
| Octbest time | 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.
Sightings of yellow rumped warblers in Kansas peak in April, when 187 of the year's 490 verified observations are logged — about 38.2% of the annual total. Activity stays high through April, October and May.
The quietest stretch is July, August and June, when yellow rumped warblers are hardest to find — no verified records exist for July. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The yellow rumped warblers you are most likely to encounter in Kansas are Yellow-rumped Warbler — 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 yellow rumped warblers 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see yellow rumped warblers in Kansas?+
April is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through April, October and May, based on 490 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are yellow rumped warblers hardest to see in Kansas?+
July is the quietest month for yellow rumped warblers in Kansas, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are yellow rumped warblers active year-round in Kansas?+
Yellow rumped warblers are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Kansas, concentrated around April and October.
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