Chipmunks in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in North Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 288 of the 1,897 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 chipmunks in North Dakota
15.2%
of yearly sightings
288
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,897
verified records a year
April 5.7%, May 15.2%, June 20.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.9%.
1,897 verified observations of chipmunks in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
397 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 1.4% |
| February | 24 | 1.3% |
| March | 44 | 2.3% |
| April | 108 | 5.7% |
| Maypeak | 288 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 397 | 20.9% |
| Julypeak | 369 | 19.5% |
| August | 278 | 14.7% |
| September | 194 | 10.2% |
| October | 76 | 4% |
| November | 47 | 2.5% |
| December | 46 | 2.4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 891 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 279 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 192 |
| Richardson's Ground Squirrel | 171 |
| American Red Squirrel | 117 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 90 |
| Least Chipmunk | 42 |
| Franklin's Ground Squirrel | 32 |
In North Dakota, May carries 15.2% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 6.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (5.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in North Dakota are Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog891 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel279 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel192 records
- Richardson's Ground Squirrel171 records
- American Red Squirrel117 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel90 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in North Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 288 of the 1,897 verified chipmunks sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for chipmunks in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,897 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel and Eastern Fox Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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