Chipmunks in Nebraska in October
Yes, October is a good month to see chipmunks in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 281 of the 2,911 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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.
Good month for chipmunks in Nebraska
9.7%
of yearly sightings
281
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
2,911
verified records a year
September 7.9%, October 9.7%, November 5.6%. Busiest month is April at 17.1%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 83 | 2.9% |
| February | 105 | 3.6% |
| March | 212 | 7.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 497 | 17.1% |
| Maypeak | 484 | 16.6% |
| Junepeak | 311 | 10.7% |
| July | 203 | 7% |
| August | 213 | 7.3% |
| September | 230 | 7.9% |
| October | 281 | 9.7% |
| November | 164 | 5.6% |
| December | 128 | 4.4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,897 |
| Groundhog | 265 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 231 |
| Franklin's Ground Squirrel | 159 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 140 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 123 |
| Least Chipmunk | 9 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 2 |
In Nebraska, October carries 9.7% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (7.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.6%) after. The busiest month is April (17.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Nebraska in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 281 of the 2,911 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Nebraska?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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