Best Time to See Frogs in North Dakota
July, August and June is the best time to see frogs in North Dakota. Based on 1,123 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when frogs are most active across the year in North Dakota.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Wood Frog · Kristof Zyskowski CC BY
Northern Leopard Frog · Douglas Godard CC BY
Woodhouse's Toad · Public domain CC0
1,123 verified observations of frogs in North Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
July
342 records (30.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0.2% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 23 | 2% |
| May | 115 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 240 | 21.4% |
| Julypeak | 342 | 30.5% |
| Augustpeak | 272 | 24.2% |
| September | 104 | 9.3% |
| October | 22 | 2% |
| November | 3 | 0.3% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Leopard Frog | 393 |
| Woodhouse's Toad | 260 |
| Canadian Toad | 157 |
| Great Plains Toad | 106 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 95 |
| Wood Frog | 65 |
| Plains Spadefoot | 7 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 7 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in North Dakota
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when frogs are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for frogs sit around 57 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 6°F | 0.7" |
| Feb | 18°F | 1°F | 0.7" |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 0.7" |
| Apr | 46°F | 28°F | 2.1" |
| May | 64°F | 43°F | 2.3" |
| Junbest time | 77°F | 57°F | 2.8" |
| Julbest time | 80°F | 61°F | 2" |
| Augbest time | 79°F | 60°F | 2" |
| Sep | 71°F | 52°F | 2.3" |
| Oct | 51°F | 36°F | 2.4" |
| Nov | 37°F | 23°F | 1" |
| Dec | 25°F | 11°F | 1.2" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for North Dakota. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
More on frogs in North Dakota:
Sightings of frogs in North Dakota peak in July, when 342 of the year's 1,123 verified observations are logged — about 30.5% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, August and June.
The quietest stretch is January, March and December, when frogs are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The frogs you are most likely to encounter in North Dakota are Northern Leopard Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and Canadian Toad — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see frogs in North Dakota
- Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- North Country National Scenic Trail — National Scenic Trail
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park — National Park
- Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site — National Historic Site
Gear to see them
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see frogs in North Dakota?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, August and June, based on 1,123 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are frogs hardest to see in North Dakota?+
January is the quietest month for frogs in North Dakota, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are frogs active year-round in North Dakota?+
Frogs are recorded in 9 of 12 months in North Dakota, concentrated around July and August.
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