Tree Frogs in Missouri in July

Yes, July is a good month to see tree frogs in Missouri. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 891 of the 8,975 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Illinois Chorus Frog photographed in MissouriSpring Peeper photographed in MissouriBlanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in Missouri
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Missouri

9.9%

of yearly sightings

891

records in July

#6

busiest month of 12

8,975

verified records a year

June 11.1%, July 9.9%, August 11.2%. Busiest month is April at 17.9%.

Best months: April, May, September

8,975 verified observations of tree frogs in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Missouri

Peak month

April

1,604 records (17.9% of the year)

Quietest month

January

19 records

MonthObservationsShare
January190.2%
February1141.3%
March8349.3%
Aprilpeak1,60417.9%
Maypeak1,39915.6%
June99211.1%
July8919.9%
August1,00411.2%
Septemberpeak1,20713.4%
October7067.9%
November1731.9%
December320.4%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Blanchard's Cricket Frog3,346
Gray Treefrog1,118
Spring Peeper1,043
Boreal Chorus Frog328
Cope's Gray Tree Frog231
Green Treefrog74
Illinois Chorus Frog13
Cuban Tree Frog12

In Missouri, July carries 9.9% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 1.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (11.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.2%) after. The busiest month is April (17.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Missouri are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Blanchard's Cricket Frog3,346 records
  • Gray Treefrog1,118 records
  • Spring Peeper1,043 records
  • Boreal Chorus Frog328 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog231 records
  • Green Treefrog74 records
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Plan your tree frog trip in Missouri

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Missouri in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 891 of the 8,975 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see tree frogs in Missouri?+

July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for tree frogs in Missouri?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 8,975 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Missouri?+

The most-recorded species in Missouri are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.