Frogs in New York in September
Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in New York. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 7,657 of the 57,083 sightings logged across the year (13.4%), 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 York
13.4%
of yearly sightings
7,657
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
57,083
verified records a year
August 15.8%, September 13.4%, October 4.3%. Busiest month is June at 16.5%.
57,083 verified observations of frogs in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in New York
Peak month
June
9,408 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56 | 0.1% |
| February | 135 | 0.2% |
| March | 3,960 | 6.9% |
| April | 5,665 | 9.9% |
| Maypeak | 9,332 | 16.3% |
| Junepeak | 9,408 | 16.5% |
| July | 8,970 | 15.7% |
| Augustpeak | 9,008 | 15.8% |
| September | 7,657 | 13.4% |
| October | 2,452 | 4.3% |
| November | 364 | 0.6% |
| December | 76 | 0.1% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 14,864 |
| Green Frog | 12,132 |
| American Bullfrog | 5,786 |
| Wood Frog | 5,471 |
| Spring Peeper | 5,328 |
| Gray Treefrog | 4,592 |
| Pickerel Frog | 3,123 |
| Northern Leopard Frog | 2,300 |
In New York, September carries 13.4% of the year's frogs sightings, about 5.1 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 easing off from August (15.8%) into September, and it heads toward October (4.3%) after. The busiest month is June (16.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in New York are American Toad, Green Frog and American Bullfrog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad14,864 records
- Green Frog12,132 records
- American Bullfrog5,786 records
- Wood Frog5,471 records
- Spring Peeper5,328 records
- Gray Treefrog4,592 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in New York in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 7,657 of the 57,083 verified frogs sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 13.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in New York?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in New York?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and August, based on 57,083 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are American Toad, Green Frog and American Bullfrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.