Chipmunks in Minnesota in August
Yes, August is a good month to see chipmunks in Minnesota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 395 of the 3,384 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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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Good month for chipmunks in Minnesota
11.7%
of yearly sightings
395
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
3,384
verified records a year
July 15.7%, August 11.7%, September 12.2%. Busiest month is May at 19.7%.
3,384 verified observations of chipmunks in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
May
666 records (19.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 0.1% |
| February | 4 | 0.1% |
| March | 141 | 4.2% |
| April | 381 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 666 | 19.7% |
| Junepeak | 583 | 17.2% |
| Julypeak | 531 | 15.7% |
| August | 395 | 11.7% |
| September | 413 | 12.2% |
| October | 218 | 6.4% |
| November | 43 | 1.3% |
| December | 5 | 0.1% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 3,382 |
In Minnesota, August carries 11.7% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (15.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (12.2%) after. The busiest month is May (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Minnesota are Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk3,382 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Minnesota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 395 of the 3,384 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see chipmunks in Minnesota?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Minnesota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 3,384 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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