Humpback Whales in Oregon in June
Yes, June is a good month to see humpback whales in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 7 of the 62 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Good month for humpback whales in Oregon
11.3%
of yearly sightings
7
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
62
verified records a year
May 3.2%, June 11.3%, July 19.4%. Busiest month is July at 19.4%.
62 verified observations of humpback whales in Oregon, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When humpback whales are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
July
12 records (19.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.8% |
| February | 2 | 3.2% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 1 | 1.6% |
| May | 2 | 3.2% |
| June | 7 | 11.3% |
| Julypeak | 12 | 19.4% |
| Augustpeak | 10 | 16.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 10 | 16.1% |
| October | 6 | 9.7% |
| November | 4 | 6.5% |
| December | 5 | 8.1% |
Humpback Whales you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Humpback Whale | 62 |
In Oregon, June carries 11.3% of the year's humpback whales sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (3.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (19.4%) after. The busiest month is July (19.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The humpback whales most often recorded in Oregon are Humpback Whale. 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 humpback whales you are most likely to see
- Humpback Whale62 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see humpback whales in Oregon in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 7 of the 62 verified humpback whales sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see humpback whales in Oregon?+
June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for humpback whales in Oregon?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and September, based on 62 verified observations.
Which humpback whales are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Humpback Whale, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.