Squirrels in Mississippi in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see squirrels in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 231 of the 1,974 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.
Peak month for squirrels in Mississippi
11.7%
of yearly sightings
231
records in October
#2
busiest month of 12
1,974
verified records a year
September 7.5%, October 11.7%, November 8.3%. Busiest month is April at 13.7%.
1,974 verified observations of squirrels in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels 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% |
Squirrels 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, October carries 11.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 3.4 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 rising from September (7.5%) into October, and it heads toward November (8.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Mississippi are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which squirrels 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 squirrels in Mississippi in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 231 of the 1,974 verified squirrels sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Mississippi?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, October and May.
What month is best for squirrels 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 squirrels 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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