Tree Frogs in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is a good month to see tree frogs in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 14 of the 113 sightings logged across the year (12.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Cope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in North DakotaCope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in North DakotaBoreal Chorus Frog photographed in North Dakota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in North Dakota

12.4%

of yearly sightings

14

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

113

verified records a year

May 18.6%, June 12.4%, July 27.4%. Busiest month is July at 27.4%.

Best months: July, August, MayPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February10.9%
March00%
April108.8%
Maypeak2118.6%
June1412.4%
Julypeak3127.4%
Augustpeak2421.2%
September76.2%
October43.5%
November10.9%
December00%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Boreal Chorus Frog95
Cope's Gray Tree Frog7
Gray Treefrog2

In North Dakota, June carries 12.4% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.1 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 easing off from May (18.6%) into June, and it heads toward July (27.4%) after. The busiest month is July (27.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 14 of the 113 verified tree frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 12.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see tree frogs in North Dakota?+

June 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 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.