Frogs in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see frogs in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 272 of the 1,123 sightings logged across the year (24.2%), 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 frogs in North Dakota
24.2%
of yearly sightings
272
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
1,123
verified records a year
July 30.5%, August 24.2%, September 9.3%. Busiest month is July at 30.5%.
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 |
In North Dakota, August carries 24.2% of the year's frogs sightings, about 15.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (30.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in North Dakota are Northern Leopard Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and Canadian Toad. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- Northern Leopard Frog393 records
- Woodhouse's Toad260 records
- Canadian Toad157 records
- Great Plains Toad106 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog95 records
- Wood Frog65 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 272 of the 1,123 verified frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 24.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see frogs in North Dakota?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for frogs in North Dakota?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,123 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Northern Leopard Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and Canadian Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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