Chipmunks in Maine in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Maine. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,213 of the 7,334 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), 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.

American Red Squirrel photographed in MaineNorthern Flying Squirrel photographed in MaineAmerican Red Squirrel photographed in Maine
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for chipmunks in Maine

16.5%

of yearly sightings

1,213

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

7,334

verified records a year

May 12.4%, June 16.5%, July 13.6%. Busiest month is June at 16.5%.

Best months: June, July, AugustPeak season right now

7,334 verified observations of chipmunks in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Maine

Peak month

June

1,213 records (16.5% of the year)

Quietest month

February

184 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1912.6%
February1842.5%
March3614.9%
April6128.3%
May90712.4%
Junepeak1,21316.5%
Julypeak99513.6%
Augustpeak92512.6%
September78710.7%
October6468.8%
November2643.6%
December2493.4%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Red Squirrel2,901
Eastern Chipmunk1,972
Eastern Gray Squirrel1,412
Groundhog854
Northern Flying Squirrel51
Southern Flying Squirrel24

In Maine, June carries 16.5% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 8.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (12.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (13.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Maine are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Eastern Gray Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • American Red Squirrel2,901 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk1,972 records
  • Eastern Gray Squirrel1,412 records
  • Groundhog854 records
  • Northern Flying Squirrel51 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel24 records
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Plan your chipmunk trip in Maine

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Maine in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 1,213 of the 7,334 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see chipmunks in Maine?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.

What month is best for chipmunks in Maine?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 7,334 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Maine?+

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