Frogs in New Hampshire in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see frogs in New Hampshire. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,935 of the 15,040 sightings logged across the year (19.5%), 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 frogs in New Hampshire
19.5%
of yearly sightings
2,935
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
15,040
verified records a year
July 18.6%, August 19.5%, September 13%. Busiest month is June at 19.6%.
15,040 verified observations of frogs in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in New Hampshire
Peak month
June
2,951 records (19.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0% |
| February | 6 | 0% |
| March | 271 | 1.8% |
| April | 1,188 | 7.9% |
| May | 2,416 | 16.1% |
| Junepeak | 2,951 | 19.6% |
| Julypeak | 2,801 | 18.6% |
| Augustpeak | 2,935 | 19.5% |
| September | 1,962 | 13% |
| October | 460 | 3.1% |
| November | 34 | 0.2% |
| December | 13 | 0.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 4,134 |
| Green Frog | 2,635 |
| Wood Frog | 2,252 |
| Spring Peeper | 1,510 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,310 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,288 |
| Pickerel Frog | 1,263 |
| Mink Frog | 21 |
In New Hampshire, August carries 19.5% of the year's frogs sightings, about 11.2 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (13%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in New Hampshire are American Toad, Green Frog and Wood Frog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad4,134 records
- Green Frog2,635 records
- Wood Frog2,252 records
- Spring Peeper1,510 records
- Gray Treefrog1,310 records
- American Bullfrog1,288 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in New Hampshire in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 2,935 of the 15,040 verified frogs sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 19.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see frogs in New Hampshire?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, August and July.
What month is best for frogs in New Hampshire?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, August and July, based on 15,040 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+
The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are American Toad, Green Frog and Wood Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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