Chipmunks in Mississippi in August
Yes, August is a good month to see chipmunks in Mississippi. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 178 of the 1,974 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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.
Good month for chipmunks in Mississippi
9%
of yearly sightings
178
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
1,974
verified records a year
July 5.6%, August 9%, September 7.5%. Busiest month is April at 13.7%.
1,974 verified observations of chipmunks in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
April
271 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 139 | 7% |
| February | 132 | 6.7% |
| March | 180 | 9.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 271 | 13.7% |
| Maypeak | 189 | 9.6% |
| June | 119 | 6% |
| July | 110 | 5.6% |
| August | 178 | 9% |
| September | 149 | 7.5% |
| Octoberpeak | 231 | 11.7% |
| November | 163 | 8.3% |
| December | 113 | 5.7% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,396 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 286 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 105 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 101 |
| Groundhog | 47 |
In Mississippi, August carries 9% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.7 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 rising from July (5.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.5%) after. The busiest month is April (13.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and 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 Gray Squirrel1,396 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel286 records
- Eastern Chipmunk105 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel101 records
- Groundhog47 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Mississippi in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 178 of the 1,974 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see chipmunks in Mississippi?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Mississippi?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, October and May, based on 1,974 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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