Chipmunks in Maryland in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Maryland. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 193 of the 1,701 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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.
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Peak month for chipmunks in Maryland
11.3%
of yearly sightings
193
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
1,701
verified records a year
June 22.8%, July 11.3%, August 5.2%. Busiest month is May at 24.5%.
1,701 verified observations of chipmunks in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
May
416 records (24.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0.2% |
| February | 33 | 1.9% |
| March | 63 | 3.7% |
| April | 176 | 10.3% |
| Maypeak | 416 | 24.5% |
| Junepeak | 387 | 22.8% |
| Julypeak | 193 | 11.3% |
| August | 88 | 5.2% |
| September | 111 | 6.5% |
| October | 145 | 8.5% |
| November | 74 | 4.4% |
| December | 12 | 0.7% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,700 |
In Maryland, July carries 11.3% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (22.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (5.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Maryland are Eastern Chipmunk. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk1,700 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Maryland in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 193 of the 1,701 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see chipmunks in Maryland?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for chipmunks in Maryland?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 1,701 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See chipmunks in Maryland in other months
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