Frogs in New Mexico in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see frogs in New Mexico. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,125 of the 8,978 sightings logged across the year (23.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Arizona Tree Frog photographed in New MexicoChihuahuan Green Toad photographed in New MexicoMexican Spadefoot photographed in New Mexico
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for frogs in New Mexico

23.7%

of yearly sightings

2,125

records in July

#1

busiest month of 12

8,978

verified records a year

June 20.8%, July 23.7%, August 20.4%. Busiest month is July at 23.7%.

Best months: July, June, AugustPeak season right now

8,978 verified observations of frogs in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When frogs are recorded in New Mexico

Peak month

July

2,125 records (23.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

9 records

MonthObservationsShare
January100.1%
February210.2%
March1261.4%
April6116.8%
May96410.7%
Junepeak1,87120.8%
Julypeak2,12523.7%
Augustpeak1,82920.4%
September1,12712.6%
October2422.7%
November430.5%
December90.1%

Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Woodhouse's Toad1,997
American Bullfrog1,487
Couch's Spadefoot1,082
Great Plains Toad597
Mexican Spadefoot593
Chihuahuan Green Toad415
Red-spotted Toad382
Canyon Tree Frog298

In New Mexico, July carries 23.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 15.4 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 June (20.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (20.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The frogs most often recorded in New Mexico are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Couch's Spadefoot. 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 frogs you are most likely to see

  • Woodhouse's Toad1,997 records
  • American Bullfrog1,487 records
  • Couch's Spadefoot1,082 records
  • Great Plains Toad597 records
  • Mexican Spadefoot593 records
  • Chihuahuan Green Toad415 records
Plan your tripBandelier National Monument

Plan your frog trip in New Mexico

Start with live tours near Bandelier National Monument, 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 frogs in New Mexico in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 2,125 of the 8,978 verified frogs sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 23.7% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see frogs in New Mexico?+

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

What month is best for frogs in New Mexico?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 8,978 verified observations.

Which frogs are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+

The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Couch's Spadefoot, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.