Hummingbirds in Missouri in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Missouri. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 390 of the 1,613 sightings logged across the year (24.2%), 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 30, 2026.
Peak month for hummingbirds in Missouri
24.2%
of yearly sightings
390
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,613
verified records a year
July 13.5%, August 24.2%, September 25.7%. Busiest month is September at 25.7%.
1,613 verified observations of hummingbirds in Missouri, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
September
414 records (25.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0.1% |
| February | 1 | 0.1% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 84 | 5.2% |
| Maypeak | 283 | 17.5% |
| June | 168 | 10.4% |
| July | 218 | 13.5% |
| Augustpeak | 390 | 24.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 414 | 25.7% |
| October | 33 | 2% |
| November | 19 | 1.2% |
| December | 2 | 0.1% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 1,534 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 12 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 8 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 4 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 4 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 2 |
In Missouri, August carries 24.2% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 15.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (13.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (25.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Missouri are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird1,534 records
- Rufous Hummingbird12 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird8 records
- Anna's Hummingbird4 records
- Calliope Hummingbird4 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Missouri in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 390 of the 1,613 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 24.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Missouri?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and May.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Missouri?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and May, based on 1,613 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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