Monarch Butterflies in Missouri in July
Yes, July is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Missouri. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 463 of the 5,555 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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.
Good month for monarch butterflies in Missouri
8.3%
of yearly sightings
463
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
5,555
verified records a year
June 7.8%, July 8.3%, August 29.5%. Busiest month is September at 33.8%.
5,555 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Missouri, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
September
1,878 records (33.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 3 | 0.1% |
| April | 138 | 2.5% |
| May | 351 | 6.3% |
| June | 434 | 7.8% |
| July | 463 | 8.3% |
| Augustpeak | 1,641 | 29.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,878 | 33.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 613 | 11% |
| November | 30 | 0.5% |
| December | 2 | 0% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 5,555 |
In Missouri, July carries 8.3% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (29.5%) after. The busiest month is September (33.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Missouri are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch5,555 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Missouri in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 463 of the 5,555 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see monarch butterflies in Missouri?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Missouri?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and October, based on 5,555 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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