Tree Frogs in Mississippi in June

Yes, June is a good month to see tree frogs in Mississippi. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 549 of the 5,636 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Squirrel Tree Frog photographed in MississippiUpland Chorus Frog photographed in MississippiSquirrel Tree Frog photographed in Mississippi
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Mississippi

9.7%

of yearly sightings

549

records in June

#5

busiest month of 12

5,636

verified records a year

May 11.3%, June 9.7%, July 7.3%. Busiest month is March at 14.6%.

Best months: March, April, February

5,636 verified observations of tree frogs in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Mississippi

Peak month

March

825 records (14.6% of the year)

Quietest month

December

128 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2173.9%
Februarypeak67612%
Marchpeak82514.6%
Aprilpeak69612.3%
May63811.3%
June5499.7%
July4147.3%
August3796.7%
September4347.7%
October4347.7%
November2464.4%
December1282.3%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Treefrog1,245
Southern Cricket Frog925
Squirrel Tree Frog759
Cope's Gray Tree Frog650
Spring Peeper564
Upland Chorus Frog347
Barking Tree Frog158
Bird-voiced Treefrog123

In Mississippi, June carries 9.7% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 1.4 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 May (11.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.3%) after. The busiest month is March (14.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Green Treefrog1,245 records
  • Southern Cricket Frog925 records
  • Squirrel Tree Frog759 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog650 records
  • Spring Peeper564 records
  • Upland Chorus Frog347 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Mississippi in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 549 of the 5,636 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see tree frogs in Mississippi?+

June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for tree frogs in Mississippi?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and February, based on 5,636 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+

The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Green Treefrog, Southern Cricket Frog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.