Squirrels in Missouri in October
Yes, October is one of the best months to see squirrels in Missouri. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 811 of the 7,014 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Missouri
11.6%
of yearly sightings
811
records in October
#3
busiest month of 12
7,014
verified records a year
September 10.1%, October 11.6%, November 5.5%. Busiest month is May at 15%.
7,014 verified observations of squirrels in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
May
1,051 records (15% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 326 | 4.6% |
| February | 347 | 4.9% |
| March | 477 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,029 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 1,051 | 15% |
| June | 677 | 9.7% |
| July | 403 | 5.7% |
| August | 410 | 5.8% |
| September | 705 | 10.1% |
| Octoberpeak | 811 | 11.6% |
| November | 389 | 5.5% |
| December | 389 | 5.5% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,797 |
| Groundhog | 1,142 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 992 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 837 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 53 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 3 |
In Missouri, October carries 11.6% of the year's squirrels 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 (10.1%) 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 squirrels 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,797 records
- Groundhog1,142 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel992 records
- Eastern Chipmunk837 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel53 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Missouri in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 811 of the 7,014 verified squirrels sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels 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 squirrels in Missouri?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 7,014 verified observations.
Which squirrels 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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