Frogs in North Carolina in September
Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in North Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 8,153 of the 70,869 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 North Carolina
11.5%
of yearly sightings
8,153
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
70,869
verified records a year
August 10.9%, September 11.5%, October 6.5%. Busiest month is May at 16.4%.
70,869 verified observations of frogs in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
May
11,596 records (16.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 453 | 0.6% |
| February | 2,035 | 2.9% |
| March | 5,289 | 7.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 9,512 | 13.4% |
| Maypeak | 11,596 | 16.4% |
| Junepeak | 10,999 | 15.5% |
| July | 8,441 | 11.9% |
| August | 7,749 | 10.9% |
| September | 8,153 | 11.5% |
| October | 4,625 | 6.5% |
| November | 1,553 | 2.2% |
| December | 464 | 0.7% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Treefrog | 8,054 |
| American Toad | 7,785 |
| Fowler's Toad | 7,746 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 7,393 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 4,236 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 4,185 |
| American Bullfrog | 3,726 |
| Green Frog | 3,609 |
In North Carolina, September carries 11.5% of the year's frogs sightings, about 3.2 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 holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (6.5%) after. The busiest month is May (16.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in North Carolina are Green Treefrog, American Toad and Fowler's Toad. 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
- Green Treefrog8,054 records
- American Toad7,785 records
- Fowler's Toad7,746 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog7,393 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog4,236 records
- Northern Cricket Frog4,185 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in North Carolina in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 8,153 of the 70,869 verified frogs sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see frogs in North Carolina?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in North Carolina?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 70,869 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Green Treefrog, American Toad and Fowler's Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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