Tree Frogs in Missouri in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Missouri. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,399 of the 8,975 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Missouri
15.6%
of yearly sightings
1,399
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
8,975
verified records a year
April 17.9%, May 15.6%, June 11.1%. Busiest month is April at 17.9%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 0.2% |
| February | 114 | 1.3% |
| March | 834 | 9.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,604 | 17.9% |
| Maypeak | 1,399 | 15.6% |
| June | 992 | 11.1% |
| July | 891 | 9.9% |
| August | 1,004 | 11.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,207 | 13.4% |
| October | 706 | 7.9% |
| November | 173 | 1.9% |
| December | 32 | 0.4% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 3,346 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,118 |
| Spring Peeper | 1,043 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 328 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 231 |
| Green Treefrog | 74 |
| Illinois Chorus Frog | 13 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 12 |
In Missouri, May carries 15.6% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (17.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Missouri in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,399 of the 8,975 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Missouri?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and September.
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.
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