Chipmunks in Nebraska in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Nebraska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 311 of the 2,911 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.

Eastern Fox Squirrel photographed in NebraskaEastern Fox Squirrel photographed in NebraskaEastern Fox Squirrel photographed in Nebraska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for chipmunks in Nebraska

10.7%

of yearly sightings

311

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

2,911

verified records a year

May 16.6%, June 10.7%, July 7%. Busiest month is April at 17.1%.

Best months: April, May, June

2,911 verified observations of chipmunks in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Nebraska

Peak month

April

497 records (17.1% of the year)

Quietest month

January

83 records

MonthObservationsShare
January832.9%
February1053.6%
March2127.3%
Aprilpeak49717.1%
Maypeak48416.6%
Junepeak31110.7%
July2037%
August2137.3%
September2307.9%
October2819.7%
November1645.6%
December1284.4%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel1,897
Groundhog265
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel231
Franklin's Ground Squirrel159
Black-tailed Prairie Dog140
Eastern Gray Squirrel123
Least Chipmunk9
Southern Flying Squirrel2

In Nebraska, June carries 10.7% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 2.4 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 easing off from May (16.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Nebraska are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Groundhog and Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Fox Squirrel1,897 records
  • Groundhog265 records
  • Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel231 records
  • Franklin's Ground Squirrel159 records
  • Black-tailed Prairie Dog140 records
  • Eastern Gray Squirrel123 records
Plan your tripAgate Fossil Beds National Monument

Plan your chipmunk trip in Nebraska

Start with live tours near Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Nebraska in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 311 of the 2,911 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see chipmunks in Nebraska?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.

What month is best for chipmunks in Nebraska?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 2,911 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+

The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Groundhog and Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.