Monarch Butterflies in Nevada in July
Yes, July is a good month to see monarch butterflies in Nevada. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 944 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 monarch butterflies in Nevada
13.6%
of yearly sightings
128
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
944
verified records a year
June 6%, July 13.6%, August 21.2%. 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, July carries 13.6% of the year's monarch butterflies sightings, about 5.3 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 June (6%) into July, and it heads toward August (21.2%) after. The busiest month is September (25.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The monarch butterflies most often recorded in Nevada are Monarch. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 128 of the 944 verified monarch butterflies sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see monarch butterflies in Nevada?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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