Frogs in Missouri in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Missouri. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 3,515 of the 20,291 sightings logged across the year (17.3%), 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.
Peak month for frogs in Missouri
17.3%
of yearly sightings
3,515
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
20,291
verified records a year
April 15.4%, May 17.3%, June 14.5%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.
20,291 verified observations of frogs in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
May
3,515 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 44 | 0.2% |
| February | 164 | 0.8% |
| March | 1,431 | 7.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,132 | 15.4% |
| Maypeak | 3,515 | 17.3% |
| Junepeak | 2,941 | 14.5% |
| July | 2,388 | 11.8% |
| August | 2,336 | 11.5% |
| September | 2,632 | 13% |
| October | 1,333 | 6.6% |
| November | 301 | 1.5% |
| December | 74 | 0.4% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 3,851 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 3,346 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,689 |
| Southern Leopard Frog | 1,231 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,118 |
| Spring Peeper | 1,041 |
| Green Frog | 878 |
| Fowler's Toad | 651 |
In Missouri, May carries 17.3% of the year's frogs sightings, about 9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (15.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Missouri are American Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and American Bullfrog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad3,851 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog3,346 records
- American Bullfrog1,689 records
- Southern Leopard Frog1,231 records
- Gray Treefrog1,118 records
- Spring Peeper1,041 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Missouri in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,515 of the 20,291 verified frogs sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 17.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Missouri?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for frogs in Missouri?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 20,291 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are American Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and American Bullfrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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