Chipmunks in Pennsylvania in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Pennsylvania. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 3,803 of the 27,530 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), 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 chipmunks in Pennsylvania
13.8%
of yearly sightings
3,803
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
27,530
verified records a year
August 4.8%, September 13.8%, October 8.7%. Busiest month is May at 14.5%.
27,530 verified observations of chipmunks in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
May
3,987 records (14.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,073 | 3.9% |
| February | 1,291 | 4.7% |
| March | 1,882 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,864 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 3,987 | 14.5% |
| June | 3,579 | 13% |
| July | 1,868 | 6.8% |
| August | 1,335 | 4.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 3,803 | 13.8% |
| October | 2,390 | 8.7% |
| November | 1,402 | 5.1% |
| December | 1,056 | 3.8% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 13,792 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 5,796 |
| Groundhog | 4,562 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,567 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,078 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 299 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 19 |
In Pennsylvania, September carries 13.8% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 5.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (4.8%) into September, and it heads toward October (8.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Pennsylvania are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel13,792 records
- Eastern Chipmunk5,796 records
- Groundhog4,562 records
- American Red Squirrel1,567 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1,078 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel299 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Pennsylvania in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 3,803 of the 27,530 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see chipmunks in Pennsylvania?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and September.
What month is best for chipmunks in Pennsylvania?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 27,530 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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