Hummingbirds in Nevada in August
Yes, August is a good month to see hummingbirds in Nevada. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 380 of the 3,560 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 hummingbirds in Nevada
10.7%
of yearly sightings
380
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
3,560
verified records a year
July 10.2%, August 10.7%, September 5.4%. Busiest month is April at 12.2%.
3,560 verified observations of hummingbirds in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
April
436 records (12.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 239 | 6.7% |
| February | 258 | 7.2% |
| March | 368 | 10.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 436 | 12.2% |
| Maypeak | 434 | 12.2% |
| Junepeak | 399 | 11.2% |
| July | 362 | 10.2% |
| August | 380 | 10.7% |
| September | 192 | 5.4% |
| October | 184 | 5.2% |
| November | 129 | 3.6% |
| December | 179 | 5% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Anna's Hummingbird | 1,201 |
| Costa's Hummingbird | 917 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 498 |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird | 136 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 108 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 40 |
| Broad-billed Hummingbird | 3 |
| Black-chinned × Costa's Hummingbird | 2 |
In Nevada, August carries 10.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.4 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (5.4%) after. The busiest month is April (12.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Nevada are Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Anna's Hummingbird1,201 records
- Costa's Hummingbird917 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird498 records
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird136 records
- Rufous Hummingbird108 records
- Calliope Hummingbird40 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Nevada in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 380 of the 3,560 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hummingbirds in Nevada?+
August 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 hummingbirds in Nevada?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 3,560 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird and Black-chinned Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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