Hummingbirds in Ohio in June
Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Ohio. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 435 of the 3,267 sightings logged across the year (13.3%), 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 30, 2026.
Good month for hummingbirds in Ohio
13.3%
of yearly sightings
435
records in June
#5
busiest month of 12
3,267
verified records a year
May 19.3%, June 13.3%, July 18.1%. Busiest month is August at 25.9%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0.4% |
| February | 3 | 0.1% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 48 | 1.5% |
| Maypeak | 631 | 19.3% |
| June | 435 | 13.3% |
| Julypeak | 591 | 18.1% |
| Augustpeak | 846 | 25.9% |
| September | 544 | 16.7% |
| October | 56 | 1.7% |
| November | 80 | 2.4% |
| December | 21 | 0.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 3,111 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 60 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 24 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 22 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 14 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 11 |
| Mexican Violetear | 3 |
In Ohio, June carries 13.3% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (19.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (18.1%) after. The busiest month is August (25.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Ohio in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 435 of the 3,267 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 13.3% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Ohio?+
June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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