Frogs in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is a good month to see frogs in New Mexico. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 964 of the 8,978 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for frogs in New Mexico
10.7%
of yearly sightings
964
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
8,978
verified records a year
April 6.8%, May 10.7%, June 20.8%. Busiest month is July at 23.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 0.1% |
| February | 21 | 0.2% |
| March | 126 | 1.4% |
| April | 611 | 6.8% |
| May | 964 | 10.7% |
| Junepeak | 1,871 | 20.8% |
| Julypeak | 2,125 | 23.7% |
| Augustpeak | 1,829 | 20.4% |
| September | 1,127 | 12.6% |
| October | 242 | 2.7% |
| November | 43 | 0.5% |
| December | 9 | 0.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Woodhouse's Toad | 1,997 |
| American Bullfrog | 1,487 |
| Couch's Spadefoot | 1,082 |
| Great Plains Toad | 597 |
| Mexican Spadefoot | 593 |
| Chihuahuan Green Toad | 415 |
| Red-spotted Toad | 382 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 298 |
In New Mexico, May carries 10.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.8%) after. The busiest month is July (23.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 964 of the 8,978 verified frogs sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in New Mexico?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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