Best Time to See Ticks in Nevada
May, June and July is the best time to see ticks in Nevada. Based on 156 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ticks are most active across the year in Nevada.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 22, 2026.
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156 verified observations of ticks in Nevada, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ticks are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
May
47 records (30.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 1.3% |
| February | 10 | 6.4% |
| March | 6 | 3.8% |
| April | 15 | 9.6% |
| Maypeak | 47 | 30.1% |
| Junepeak | 41 | 26.3% |
| Julypeak | 16 | 10.3% |
| August | 11 | 7.1% |
| September | 4 | 2.6% |
| October | 1 | 0.6% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 3 | 1.9% |
Ticks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Wood Tick | 29 |
| American Dog Tick | 26 |
| Bighorn Sheep Tick | 15 |
| Pacific Coast Tick | 6 |
| Western Black-legged Tick | 3 |
| Brown Dog Tick | 2 |
| Pajahuello Tick | 1 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Nevada
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ticks are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ticks sit around 39 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.2" |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 0.9" |
| Mar | 37°F | 21°F | 1.6" |
| Apr | 51°F | 31°F | 0.6" |
| Maybest time | 60°F | 39°F | 1.1" |
| Junbest time | 72°F | 50°F | 0.3" |
| Julbest time | 82°F | 59°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 1.2" |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 0.6" |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 0.2" |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 0.8" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.2" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Nevada. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on ticks in Nevada:
Sightings of ticks in Nevada peak in May, when 47 of the year's 156 verified observations are logged — about 30.1% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and July.
The quietest stretch is November and October, when ticks are hardest to find — no verified records exist for November. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ticks you are most likely to encounter in Nevada are Rocky Mountain Wood Tick, American Dog Tick and Bighorn Sheep Tick — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see ticks in Nevada
- Death Valley National Park — National Park
- Great Basin National Park — National Park
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument — National Monument
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Old Spanish National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ticks in Nevada?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and July, based on 156 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ticks hardest to see in Nevada?+
November is the quietest month for ticks in Nevada, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are ticks active year-round in Nevada?+
Ticks are recorded in 11 of 12 months in Nevada, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in May.
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