Squirrels in Kentucky in June

Yes, June is a good month to see squirrels in Kentucky. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 378 of the 4,628 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Southern Flying Squirrel photographed in KentuckyEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in KentuckyEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in Kentucky
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for squirrels in Kentucky

8.2%

of yearly sightings

378

records in June

#6

busiest month of 12

4,628

verified records a year

May 13.7%, June 8.2%, July 5.2%. Busiest month is April at 17%.

Best months: April, May, September

4,628 verified observations of squirrels in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Kentucky

Peak month

April

786 records (17% of the year)

Quietest month

December

123 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1884.1%
February3056.6%
March4379.4%
Aprilpeak78617%
Maypeak63313.7%
June3788.2%
July2425.2%
August2675.8%
Septemberpeak49010.6%
October4539.8%
November3267%
December1232.7%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel3,131
Groundhog581
Eastern Chipmunk547
Eastern Fox Squirrel216
Southern Flying Squirrel66

In Kentucky, June carries 8.2% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (13.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (5.2%) after. The busiest month is April (17%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The squirrels most often recorded in Kentucky are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel3,131 records
  • Groundhog581 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk547 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel216 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel66 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Kentucky in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 378 of the 4,628 verified squirrels sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see squirrels in Kentucky?+

June is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for squirrels in Kentucky?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 4,628 verified observations.

Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+

The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.