Frogs in Mississippi in September
Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in Mississippi. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 993 of the 11,986 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for frogs in Mississippi
8.3%
of yearly sightings
993
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
11,986
verified records a year
August 8.9%, September 8.3%, October 6.5%. Busiest month is May at 13%.
11,986 verified observations of frogs in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
May
1,556 records (13% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 418 | 3.5% |
| February | 981 | 8.2% |
| Marchpeak | 1,508 | 12.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,474 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,556 | 13% |
| June | 1,328 | 11.1% |
| July | 1,172 | 9.8% |
| August | 1,069 | 8.9% |
| September | 993 | 8.3% |
| October | 781 | 6.5% |
| November | 462 | 3.9% |
| December | 244 | 2% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Treefrog | 1,245 |
| Southern Toad | 1,226 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 925 |
| Fowler's Toad | 794 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 759 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 679 |
| American Bullfrog | 672 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 650 |
In Mississippi, September carries 8.3% of the year's frogs sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (6.5%) after. The busiest month is May (13%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Toad and Southern Cricket Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Green Treefrog1,245 records
- Southern Toad1,226 records
- Southern Cricket Frog925 records
- Fowler's Toad794 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog759 records
- Southern Leopard Frog679 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Mississippi in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 993 of the 11,986 verified frogs sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in Mississippi?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Mississippi?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and April, based on 11,986 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Toad and Southern Cricket Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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