Chipmunks in Oklahoma in March
Yes, March is a good month to see chipmunks in Oklahoma. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 420 of the 4,683 sightings logged across the year (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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for chipmunks in Oklahoma
9%
of yearly sightings
420
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
4,683
verified records a year
February 5.5%, March 9%, April 21.2%. Busiest month is April at 21.2%.
4,683 verified observations of chipmunks in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
991 records (21.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 207 | 4.4% |
| February | 256 | 5.5% |
| March | 420 | 9% |
| Aprilpeak | 991 | 21.2% |
| Maypeak | 624 | 13.3% |
| Junepeak | 502 | 10.7% |
| July | 265 | 5.7% |
| August | 247 | 5.3% |
| September | 326 | 7% |
| October | 356 | 7.6% |
| November | 270 | 5.8% |
| December | 219 | 4.7% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 2,873 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 848 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 529 |
| Groundhog | 229 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 32 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 25 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 21 |
| Rock Squirrel | 16 |
In Oklahoma, March carries 9% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (5.5%) into March, and it heads toward April (21.2%) after. The busiest month is April (21.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Oklahoma are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Black-tailed Prairie Dog and Eastern Gray Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel2,873 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog848 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel529 records
- Groundhog229 records
- Eastern Chipmunk32 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel25 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Oklahoma in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 420 of the 4,683 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see chipmunks in Oklahoma?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 4,683 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Black-tailed Prairie Dog and Eastern Gray Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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