Squirrels in North Dakota in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see squirrels in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 369 of the 1,886 sightings logged across the year (19.6%), 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 squirrels in North Dakota
19.6%
of yearly sightings
369
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
1,886
verified records a year
June 20.7%, July 19.6%, August 14.7%. Busiest month is June at 20.7%.
1,886 verified observations of squirrels in North Dakota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
390 records (20.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 1.4% |
| February | 24 | 1.3% |
| March | 44 | 2.3% |
| April | 108 | 5.7% |
| Maypeak | 284 | 15.1% |
| Junepeak | 390 | 20.7% |
| Julypeak | 369 | 19.6% |
| August | 278 | 14.7% |
| September | 194 | 10.3% |
| October | 76 | 4% |
| November | 47 | 2.5% |
| December | 46 | 2.4% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 885 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 277 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 190 |
| Richardson's Ground Squirrel | 171 |
| American Red Squirrel | 116 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 90 |
| Least Chipmunk | 42 |
| Franklin's Ground Squirrel | 32 |
In North Dakota, July carries 19.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 11.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (20.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (14.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels 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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog885 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel277 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel190 records
- Richardson's Ground Squirrel171 records
- American Red Squirrel116 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel90 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in North Dakota in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 369 of the 1,886 verified squirrels sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 19.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see squirrels in North Dakota?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for squirrels in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,886 verified observations.
Which squirrels 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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