Chipmunks in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Maryland. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,357 of the 17,591 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 chipmunks in Maryland
13.4%
of yearly sightings
2,357
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
17,591
verified records a year
April 14.4%, May 13.4%, June 10.7%. Busiest month is April at 14.4%.
17,591 verified observations of chipmunks in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
2,536 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,063 | 6% |
| February | 938 | 5.3% |
| March | 1,526 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,536 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 2,357 | 13.4% |
| Junepeak | 1,879 | 10.7% |
| July | 1,163 | 6.6% |
| August | 892 | 5.1% |
| September | 1,292 | 7.3% |
| October | 1,549 | 8.8% |
| November | 1,333 | 7.6% |
| December | 1,063 | 6% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 12,244 |
| Groundhog | 2,865 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 1,688 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 351 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 182 |
| American Red Squirrel | 173 |
In Maryland, May carries 13.4% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 5.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Maryland are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel12,244 records
- Groundhog2,865 records
- Eastern Chipmunk1,688 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel351 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel182 records
- American Red Squirrel173 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,357 of the 17,591 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for chipmunks in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 17,591 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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