Frogs in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is a good month to see frogs in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 115 of the 1,123 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Good month for frogs in North Dakota
10.2%
of yearly sightings
115
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
1,123
verified records a year
April 2%, May 10.2%, June 21.4%. 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, May carries 10.2% of the year's frogs sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (2%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.4%) after. The busiest month is July (30.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 115 of the 1,123 verified frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in North Dakota?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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