Chipmunks in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 645 of the 4,992 sightings logged across the year (12.9%), 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 chipmunks in Nevada
12.9%
of yearly sightings
645
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
4,992
verified records a year
April 9.3%, May 12.9%, June 16.9%. Busiest month is June at 16.9%.
4,992 verified observations of chipmunks in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
844 records (16.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 163 | 3.3% |
| February | 209 | 4.2% |
| March | 361 | 7.2% |
| April | 464 | 9.3% |
| Maypeak | 645 | 12.9% |
| Junepeak | 844 | 16.9% |
| Julypeak | 645 | 12.9% |
| August | 554 | 11.1% |
| September | 392 | 7.9% |
| October | 367 | 7.4% |
| November | 194 | 3.9% |
| December | 154 | 3.1% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Antelope Squirrel | 1,419 |
| California Ground Squirrel | 694 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 588 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 408 |
| Palmer's Chipmunk | 251 |
| Rock Squirrel | 201 |
| Western Gray Squirrel | 189 |
| Uinta Chipmunk | 139 |
In Nevada, May carries 12.9% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 4.6 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 rising from April (9.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Nevada are White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, California Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel1,419 records
- California Ground Squirrel694 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel588 records
- Yellow-bellied Marmot408 records
- Palmer's Chipmunk251 records
- Rock Squirrel201 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 645 of the 4,992 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 12.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for chipmunks in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 4,992 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, California Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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