Hummingbirds in Pennsylvania in June
Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in Pennsylvania. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 387 of the 3,197 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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.
Good month for hummingbirds in Pennsylvania
12.1%
of yearly sightings
387
records in June
#5
busiest month of 12
3,197
verified records a year
May 16.3%, June 12.1%, July 16.5%. Busiest month is August at 29.2%.
3,197 verified observations of hummingbirds in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
August
932 records (29.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0.4% |
| February | 1 | 0% |
| March | 17 | 0.5% |
| April | 114 | 3.6% |
| May | 521 | 16.3% |
| June | 387 | 12.1% |
| Julypeak | 529 | 16.5% |
| Augustpeak | 932 | 29.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 545 | 17% |
| October | 97 | 3% |
| November | 24 | 0.8% |
| December | 18 | 0.6% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 3,070 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 58 |
| Allen's Hummingbird | 22 |
| Anna's Hummingbird | 8 |
| Calliope Hummingbird | 8 |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird | 2 |
In Pennsylvania, June carries 12.1% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 3.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (16.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.5%) after. The busiest month is August (29.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in Pennsylvania are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Allen's Hummingbird. 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 hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird3,070 records
- Rufous Hummingbird58 records
- Allen's Hummingbird22 records
- Anna's Hummingbird8 records
- Calliope Hummingbird8 records
- Black-chinned Hummingbird2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in Pennsylvania in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 387 of the 3,197 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see hummingbirds in Pennsylvania?+
June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though August and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in Pennsylvania?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, September and July, based on 3,197 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird and Allen's Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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