Monarch Butterflies in Nevada in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see monarch butterflies in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 200 of the 944 sightings logged across the year (21.2%), 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 monarch butterflies in Nevada
21.2%
of yearly sightings
200
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
944
verified records a year
July 13.6%, August 21.2%, September 25.8%. Busiest month is September at 25.8%.
944 verified observations of monarch butterflies in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When monarch butterflies are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
September
244 records (25.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 1.2% |
| February | 15 | 1.6% |
| March | 7 | 0.7% |
| April | 14 | 1.5% |
| May | 14 | 1.5% |
| June | 57 | 6% |
| July | 128 | 13.6% |
| Augustpeak | 200 | 21.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 244 | 25.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 176 | 18.6% |
| November | 60 | 6.4% |
| December | 18 | 1.9% |
Monarch Butterflies you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Monarch | 944 |
In Nevada, August carries 21.2% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 12.9 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 July (13.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (25.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Nevada are Monarch. 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 monarch butterflies you are most likely to see
- Monarch944 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see monarch butterflies in Nevada in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 200 of the 944 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 21.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see monarch butterflies in Nevada?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, August and October.
What month is best for monarch butterflies in Nevada?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, August and October, based on 944 verified observations.
Which monarch butterflies are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Monarch, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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