Tree Frogs in New York in September
Yes, September is a good month to see tree frogs in New York. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 1,082 of the 10,078 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 tree frogs in New York
10.7%
of yearly sightings
1,082
records in September
#7
busiest month of 12
10,078
verified records a year
August 12.1%, September 10.7%, October 5.4%. Busiest month is May at 16.1%.
10,078 verified observations of tree frogs in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in New York
Peak month
May
1,625 records (16.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 0.1% |
| February | 55 | 0.5% |
| Marchpeak | 1,549 | 15.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,488 | 14.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,625 | 16.1% |
| June | 1,226 | 12.2% |
| July | 1,165 | 11.6% |
| August | 1,217 | 12.1% |
| September | 1,082 | 10.7% |
| October | 540 | 5.4% |
| November | 91 | 0.9% |
| December | 27 | 0.3% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Spring Peeper | 5,328 |
| Gray Treefrog | 4,592 |
| Western Chorus Frog | 73 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 21 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 12 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 8 |
| Strecker's Chorus Frog | 2 |
| Green Treefrog | 2 |
In New York, September carries 10.7% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 2.4 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 August (12.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.4%) after. The busiest month is May (16.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in New York are Spring Peeper, Gray Treefrog and Western Chorus Frog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Spring Peeper5,328 records
- Gray Treefrog4,592 records
- Western Chorus Frog73 records
- Cuban Tree Frog21 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog12 records
- Northern Cricket Frog8 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in New York in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 1,082 of the 10,078 verified tree frogs sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see tree frogs in New York?+
September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in New York?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and April, based on 10,078 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Spring Peeper, Gray Treefrog and Western Chorus Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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