Tree Frogs in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is a good month to see tree frogs in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 638 of the 5,636 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for tree frogs in Mississippi
11.3%
of yearly sightings
638
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
5,636
verified records a year
April 12.3%, May 11.3%, June 9.7%. Busiest month is March at 14.6%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 217 | 3.9% |
| Februarypeak | 676 | 12% |
| Marchpeak | 825 | 14.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 696 | 12.3% |
| May | 638 | 11.3% |
| June | 549 | 9.7% |
| July | 414 | 7.3% |
| August | 379 | 6.7% |
| September | 434 | 7.7% |
| October | 434 | 7.7% |
| November | 246 | 4.4% |
| December | 128 | 2.3% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Treefrog | 1,245 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 925 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 759 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 650 |
| Spring Peeper | 564 |
| Upland Chorus Frog | 347 |
| Barking Tree Frog | 158 |
| Bird-voiced Treefrog | 123 |
In Mississippi, May carries 11.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (9.7%) 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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 638 of the 5,636 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Mississippi?+
May is the 4th 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.
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