Chipmunks in Missouri in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Missouri. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 811 of the 7,021 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 Missouri
11.6%
of yearly sightings
811
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
7,021
verified records a year
September 10%, October 11.6%, November 5.5%. Busiest month is May at 15%.
7,021 verified observations of chipmunks in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
May
1,052 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 326 | 4.6% |
| February | 347 | 4.9% |
| March | 477 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,028 | 14.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,052 | 15% |
| June | 684 | 9.7% |
| July | 403 | 5.7% |
| August | 410 | 5.8% |
| September | 705 | 10% |
| Octoberpeak | 811 | 11.6% |
| November | 389 | 5.5% |
| December | 389 | 5.5% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,802 |
| Groundhog | 1,143 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 992 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 839 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 53 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 3 |
In Missouri, October carries 11.6% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3.3 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 rising from September (10%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so October is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Missouri are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Fox Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,802 records
- Groundhog1,143 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel992 records
- Eastern Chipmunk839 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel53 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Missouri in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 811 of the 7,021 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Missouri?+
October is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and October.
What month is best for chipmunks in Missouri?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 7,021 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Fox Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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