Squirrels in New Hampshire in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see squirrels in New Hampshire. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,027 of the 5,942 sightings logged across the year (17.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Northern Gray Squirrel photographed in New HampshireGroundhog photographed in New HampshireAmerican Red Squirrel photographed in New Hampshire
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for squirrels in New Hampshire

17.3%

of yearly sightings

1,027

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

5,942

verified records a year

May 14%, June 17.3%, July 11.6%. Busiest month is June at 17.3%.

Best months: June, May, September

5,942 verified observations of squirrels in New Hampshire, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in New Hampshire

Peak month

June

1,027 records (17.3% of the year)

Quietest month

December

155 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1963.3%
February2874.8%
March2975%
April5709.6%
Maypeak83014%
Junepeak1,02717.3%
July69211.6%
August5078.5%
Septemberpeak71011.9%
October5058.5%
November1662.8%
December1552.6%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Chipmunk2,099
Eastern Gray Squirrel1,818
American Red Squirrel1,300
Groundhog510
Southern Flying Squirrel38
Northern Flying Squirrel16

In New Hampshire, June carries 17.3% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (14%) into June, and it heads toward July (11.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The squirrels most often recorded in New Hampshire are Eastern Chipmunk, Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Red Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Chipmunk2,099 records
  • Eastern Gray Squirrel1,818 records
  • American Red Squirrel1,300 records
  • Groundhog510 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel38 records
  • Northern Flying Squirrel16 records
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Plan your squirrel trip in New Hampshire

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in New Hampshire in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 1,027 of the 5,942 verified squirrels sightings logged in New Hampshire across the year, which is 17.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see squirrels in New Hampshire?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and September.

What month is best for squirrels in New Hampshire?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and September, based on 5,942 verified observations.

Which squirrels are you most likely to see in New Hampshire?+

The most-recorded species in New Hampshire are Eastern Chipmunk, Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Red Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.