Squirrels in Pennsylvania in October
Yes, October is a good month to see squirrels in Pennsylvania. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,390 of the 27,430 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 squirrels in Pennsylvania
8.7%
of yearly sightings
2,390
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
27,430
verified records a year
September 13.9%, October 8.7%, November 5.1%. Busiest month is May at 14.5%.
27,430 verified observations of squirrels in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
May
3,985 records (14.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,073 | 3.9% |
| February | 1,291 | 4.7% |
| March | 1,881 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,864 | 14.1% |
| Maypeak | 3,985 | 14.5% |
| June | 3,488 | 12.7% |
| July | 1,867 | 6.8% |
| August | 1,333 | 4.9% |
| Septemberpeak | 3,803 | 13.9% |
| October | 2,390 | 8.7% |
| November | 1,401 | 5.1% |
| December | 1,054 | 3.8% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 13,766 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 5,778 |
| Groundhog | 4,535 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,563 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 1,053 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 297 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 19 |
In Pennsylvania, October carries 8.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.4 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 September (13.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.1%) after. The busiest month is May (14.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Pennsylvania are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel13,766 records
- Eastern Chipmunk5,778 records
- Groundhog4,535 records
- American Red Squirrel1,563 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel1,053 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel297 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Pennsylvania in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 2,390 of the 27,430 verified squirrels sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see squirrels in Pennsylvania?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Pennsylvania?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 27,430 verified observations.
Which squirrels 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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