Chipmunks in Massachusetts in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Massachusetts. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 4,170 of the 31,303 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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.
Peak month for chipmunks in Massachusetts
13.3%
of yearly sightings
4,170
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
31,303
verified records a year
April 14.4%, May 13.3%, June 11.2%. Busiest month is April at 14.4%.
31,303 verified observations of chipmunks in Massachusetts, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Massachusetts
Peak month
April
4,521 records (14.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,377 | 4.4% |
| February | 1,354 | 4.3% |
| March | 2,499 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,521 | 14.4% |
| Maypeak | 4,170 | 13.3% |
| June | 3,510 | 11.2% |
| July | 1,970 | 6.3% |
| August | 1,539 | 4.9% |
| September | 3,551 | 11.3% |
| Octoberpeak | 3,612 | 11.5% |
| November | 1,878 | 6% |
| December | 1,322 | 4.2% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 19,607 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 6,695 |
| American Red Squirrel | 2,466 |
| Groundhog | 1,950 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 218 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 1 |
In Massachusetts, May carries 13.3% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 5 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 is easing off from April (14.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.2%) 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 Massachusetts are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red Squirrel. 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 Squirrel19,607 records
- Eastern Chipmunk6,695 records
- American Red Squirrel2,466 records
- Groundhog1,950 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel218 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Massachusetts in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 4,170 of the 31,303 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Massachusetts across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Massachusetts?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and October.
What month is best for chipmunks in Massachusetts?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and October, based on 31,303 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Massachusetts?+
The most-recorded species in Massachusetts are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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