Hummingbirds in Pennsylvania in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in Pennsylvania. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 545 of the 3,197 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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 hummingbirds in Pennsylvania
17%
of yearly sightings
545
records in September
#2
busiest month of 12
3,197
verified records a year
August 29.2%, September 17%, October 3%. 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, September carries 17% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (29.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 545 of the 3,197 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in Pennsylvania?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, September and July.
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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