Tree Frogs in New Mexico in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in New Mexico. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 134 of the 512 sightings logged across the year (26.2%), 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 tree frogs in New Mexico
26.2%
of yearly sightings
134
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
512
verified records a year
April 10.9%, May 26.2%, June 18.4%. Busiest month is May at 26.2%.
512 verified observations of tree frogs in New Mexico, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
May
134 records (26.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.2% |
| March | 7 | 1.4% |
| April | 56 | 10.9% |
| Maypeak | 134 | 26.2% |
| Junepeak | 94 | 18.4% |
| July | 73 | 14.3% |
| Augustpeak | 80 | 15.6% |
| September | 39 | 7.6% |
| October | 24 | 4.7% |
| November | 4 | 0.8% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Canyon Tree Frog | 298 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 149 |
| Arizona Tree Frog | 28 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 14 |
| Spotted Chorus Frog | 9 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 2 |
| Gray Treefrog Species Complex | 2 |
| Green Treefrog | 1 |
In New Mexico, May carries 26.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 17.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (10.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in New Mexico are Canyon Tree Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Arizona Tree Frog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Canyon Tree Frog298 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog149 records
- Arizona Tree Frog28 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog14 records
- Spotted Chorus Frog9 records
- Pacific chorus frog2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in New Mexico in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 134 of the 512 verified tree frogs sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 26.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in New Mexico?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and August.
What month is best for tree frogs in New Mexico?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and August, based on 512 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Canyon Tree Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Arizona Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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