Hummingbirds in Kentucky in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Kentucky. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 198 of the 665 sightings logged across the year (29.8%), 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 hummingbirds in Kentucky
29.8%
of yearly sightings
198
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
665
verified records a year
July 18.2%, August 29.8%, September 18.6%. Busiest month is August at 29.8%.
665 verified observations of hummingbirds in Kentucky, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
August
198 records (29.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.2% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0.2% |
| April | 53 | 8% |
| May | 77 | 11.6% |
| June | 63 | 9.5% |
| Julypeak | 121 | 18.2% |
| Augustpeak | 198 | 29.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 124 | 18.6% |
| October | 17 | 2.6% |
| November | 6 | 0.9% |
| December | 4 | 0.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 643 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 5 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 1 |
In Kentucky, August carries 29.8% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 21.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (18.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (18.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Kentucky are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird643 records
- Rufous Hummingbird5 records
- Anna's Hummingbird4 records
- Allen's Hummingbird4 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Kentucky in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 198 of the 665 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 29.8% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Kentucky?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Kentucky?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 665 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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