Squirrels in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Nevada. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 644 of the 4,964 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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 squirrels in Nevada
13%
of yearly sightings
644
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
4,964
verified records a year
April 9.3%, May 13%, June 16.5%. Busiest month is June at 16.5%.
4,964 verified observations of squirrels in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
818 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 163 | 3.3% |
| February | 209 | 4.2% |
| March | 361 | 7.3% |
| April | 464 | 9.3% |
| Maypeak | 644 | 13% |
| Junepeak | 818 | 16.5% |
| Julypeak | 645 | 13% |
| August | 554 | 11.2% |
| September | 391 | 7.9% |
| October | 367 | 7.4% |
| November | 194 | 3.9% |
| December | 154 | 3.1% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Antelope Squirrel | 1,415 |
| California Ground Squirrel | 689 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 584 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 407 |
| Palmer's Chipmunk | 251 |
| Rock Squirrel | 198 |
| Western Gray Squirrel | 188 |
| Uinta Chipmunk | 136 |
In Nevada, May carries 13% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd 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 (16.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Antelope Squirrel1,415 records
- California Ground Squirrel689 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel584 records
- Yellow-bellied Marmot407 records
- Palmer's Chipmunk251 records
- Rock Squirrel198 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 644 of the 4,964 verified squirrels sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for squirrels in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 4,964 verified observations.
Which squirrels 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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