Chipmunks in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 189 of the 1,974 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 Mississippi
9.6%
of yearly sightings
189
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,974
verified records a year
April 13.7%, May 9.6%, June 6%. 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, May carries 9.6% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 1.3 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 April (13.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (6%) 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 Mississippi are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 189 of the 1,974 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Mississippi?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, October and May.
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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