Tree Frogs in North Dakota in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see tree frogs in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 113 sightings logged across the year (21.2%), 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 tree frogs in North Dakota
21.2%
of yearly sightings
24
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
113
verified records a year
July 27.4%, August 21.2%, September 6.2%. Busiest month is July at 27.4%.
113 verified observations of tree frogs in North Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
July
31 records (27.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.9% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 10 | 8.8% |
| Maypeak | 21 | 18.6% |
| June | 14 | 12.4% |
| Julypeak | 31 | 27.4% |
| Augustpeak | 24 | 21.2% |
| September | 7 | 6.2% |
| October | 4 | 3.5% |
| November | 1 | 0.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 95 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 7 |
| Gray Treefrog | 2 |
In North Dakota, August carries 21.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 12.9 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 (27.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in North Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Boreal Chorus Frog95 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog7 records
- Gray Treefrog2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in North Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 24 of the 113 verified tree frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 21.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree 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 May.
What month is best for tree frogs in North Dakota?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and May, based on 113 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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