Hummingbirds in Ohio in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Ohio. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 591 of the 3,267 sightings logged across the year (18.1%), 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 30, 2026.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in OhioRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in OhioRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Ohio
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for hummingbirds in Ohio

18.1%

of yearly sightings

591

records in July

#3

busiest month of 12

3,267

verified records a year

June 13.3%, July 18.1%, August 25.9%. Busiest month is August at 25.9%.

Best months: August, May, JulyPeak season right now

3,267 verified observations of hummingbirds in Ohio, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When hummingbirds are recorded in Ohio

Peak month

August

846 records (25.9% of the year)

Quietest month

March

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January120.4%
February30.1%
March00%
April481.5%
Maypeak63119.3%
June43513.3%
Julypeak59118.1%
Augustpeak84625.9%
September54416.7%
October561.7%
November802.4%
December210.6%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird3,111
Rufous Hummingbird60
Anna's Hummingbird24
Black-chinned Hummingbird22
Allen's Hummingbird14
Calliope Hummingbird11
Mexican Violetear3

In Ohio, July carries 18.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 9.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (13.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (25.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The hummingbirds most often recorded in Ohio are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see

  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird3,111 records
  • Rufous Hummingbird60 records
  • Anna's Hummingbird24 records
  • Black-chinned Hummingbird22 records
  • Allen's Hummingbird14 records
  • Calliope Hummingbird11 records
Plan your tripCuyahoga Valley National Park

Plan your hummingbird trip in Ohio

Start with live tours near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see hummingbirds in Ohio in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 591 of the 3,267 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 18.1% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in Ohio?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, May and July.

What month is best for hummingbirds in Ohio?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, May and July, based on 3,267 verified observations.

Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Ohio?+

The most-recorded species in Ohio are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Anna's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.