Chipmunks in New York in August
Yes, August is a good month to see chipmunks in New York. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 685 of the 7,987 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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.
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Good month for chipmunks in New York
8.6%
of yearly sightings
685
records in August
#7
busiest month of 12
7,987
verified records a year
July 12.1%, August 8.6%, September 12.6%. Busiest month is May at 20.9%.
7,987 verified observations of chipmunks in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in New York
Peak month
May
1,670 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 0.3% |
| February | 79 | 1% |
| March | 301 | 3.8% |
| April | 847 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 1,670 | 20.9% |
| Junepeak | 1,494 | 18.7% |
| July | 968 | 12.1% |
| August | 685 | 8.6% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,004 | 12.6% |
| October | 709 | 8.9% |
| November | 166 | 2.1% |
| December | 40 | 0.5% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 7,978 |
In New York, August carries 8.6% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (12.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (12.6%) after. The busiest month is May (20.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in New York are Eastern Chipmunk. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk7,978 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in New York in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 685 of the 7,987 verified chipmunks sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see chipmunks in New York?+
August is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in New York?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and September, based on 7,987 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.