Squirrels in Montana in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see squirrels in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,330 of the 8,725 sightings logged across the year (26.7%), 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 squirrels in Montana
26.7%
of yearly sightings
2,330
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
8,725
verified records a year
June 20.4%, July 26.7%, August 20.4%. Busiest month is July at 26.7%.
8,725 verified observations of squirrels in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Montana
Peak month
July
2,330 records (26.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 114 | 1.3% |
| February | 107 | 1.2% |
| March | 273 | 3.1% |
| April | 452 | 5.2% |
| May | 791 | 9.1% |
| Junepeak | 1,777 | 20.4% |
| Julypeak | 2,330 | 26.7% |
| Augustpeak | 1,781 | 20.4% |
| September | 652 | 7.5% |
| October | 239 | 2.7% |
| November | 118 | 1.4% |
| December | 91 | 1% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Columbian Ground Squirrel | 2,038 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,310 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 1,088 |
| Hoary Marmot | 856 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 542 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 456 |
| Yellow-pine Chipmunk | 406 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 368 |
In Montana, July carries 26.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 18.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (20.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (20.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Montana are Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Columbian Ground Squirrel2,038 records
- American Red Squirrel1,310 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,088 records
- Hoary Marmot856 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel542 records
- Yellow-bellied Marmot456 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Montana in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 2,330 of the 8,725 verified squirrels sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 26.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see squirrels in Montana?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Montana?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 8,725 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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