Squirrels in Ohio in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Ohio. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 4,493 of the 26,286 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), 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 Ohio
17.1%
of yearly sightings
4,493
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
26,286
verified records a year
April 14.5%, May 17.1%, June 10.9%. Busiest month is May at 17.1%.
26,286 verified observations of squirrels in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
May
4,493 records (17.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,066 | 4.1% |
| February | 1,318 | 5% |
| March | 2,095 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,816 | 14.5% |
| Maypeak | 4,493 | 17.1% |
| Junepeak | 2,878 | 10.9% |
| July | 1,874 | 7.1% |
| August | 1,429 | 5.4% |
| September | 2,623 | 10% |
| October | 2,408 | 9.2% |
| November | 1,266 | 4.8% |
| December | 1,020 | 3.9% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 9,251 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 5,256 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 4,889 |
| Groundhog | 3,612 |
| American Red Squirrel | 2,345 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 308 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 198 |
In Ohio, May carries 17.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 8.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Ohio are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Eastern Fox Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel9,251 records
- Eastern Chipmunk5,256 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel4,889 records
- Groundhog3,612 records
- American Red Squirrel2,345 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel308 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Ohio in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 4,493 of the 26,286 verified squirrels sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Ohio?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Ohio?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 26,286 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Eastern Fox Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.