Frogs in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Nevada. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 573 of the 3,060 sightings logged across the year (18.7%), 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 frogs in Nevada
18.7%
of yearly sightings
573
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
3,060
verified records a year
April 12.1%, May 18.7%, June 17.5%. Busiest month is May at 18.7%.
3,060 verified observations of frogs in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
May
573 records (18.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 0.5% |
| February | 37 | 1.2% |
| March | 185 | 6% |
| April | 369 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 573 | 18.7% |
| Junepeak | 537 | 17.5% |
| July | 390 | 12.7% |
| Augustpeak | 400 | 13.1% |
| September | 307 | 10% |
| October | 176 | 5.8% |
| November | 54 | 1.8% |
| December | 18 | 0.6% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific chorus frog | 736 |
| Western Toad | 687 |
| American Bullfrog | 385 |
| Red-spotted Toad | 267 |
| Woodhouse's Toad | 228 |
| Great Basin Spadefoot | 220 |
| Amargosa Toad | 103 |
| Relict Leopard Frog | 102 |
In Nevada, May carries 18.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 10.4 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 April (12.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (17.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Nevada are Pacific chorus frog, Western Toad and American Bullfrog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- Pacific chorus frog736 records
- Western Toad687 records
- American Bullfrog385 records
- Red-spotted Toad267 records
- Woodhouse's Toad228 records
- Great Basin Spadefoot220 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 573 of the 3,060 verified frogs sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 18.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and August.
What month is best for frogs in Nevada?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and August, based on 3,060 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Pacific chorus frog, Western Toad and American Bullfrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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