Alligators in Oklahoma in September
Yes, September is a good month to see alligators in Oklahoma. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 112 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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.
Good month for alligators in Oklahoma
8.9%
of yearly sightings
10
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
112
verified records a year
August 7.1%, September 8.9%, October 1.8%. Busiest month is April at 32.1%.
112 verified observations of alligators in Oklahoma, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When alligators are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
36 records (32.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 11 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 36 | 32.1% |
| Maypeak | 22 | 19.6% |
| June | 8 | 7.1% |
| Julypeak | 14 | 12.5% |
| August | 8 | 7.1% |
| September | 10 | 8.9% |
| October | 2 | 1.8% |
| November | 1 | 0.9% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Alligators you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Alligator | 112 |
In Oklahoma, September carries 8.9% of the year's alligators sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (7.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (1.8%) after. The busiest month is April (32.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The alligators most often recorded in Oklahoma are American Alligator. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which alligators you are most likely to see
- American Alligator112 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see alligators in Oklahoma in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 10 of the 112 verified alligators sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see alligators in Oklahoma?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for alligators in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and July, based on 112 verified observations.
Which alligators are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are American Alligator, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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