Tree Frogs in South Dakota in August
Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in South Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 47 of the 329 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for tree frogs in South Dakota
14.3%
of yearly sightings
47
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
329
verified records a year
July 17.9%, August 14.3%, September 7.9%. Busiest month is May at 20.7%.
329 verified observations of tree frogs in South Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in South Dakota
Peak month
May
68 records (20.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 4 | 1.2% |
| April | 41 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 68 | 20.7% |
| Junepeak | 68 | 20.7% |
| Julypeak | 59 | 17.9% |
| August | 47 | 14.3% |
| September | 26 | 7.9% |
| October | 11 | 3.3% |
| November | 5 | 1.5% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 225 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 64 |
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 31 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1 |
In South Dakota, August carries 14.3% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (17.9%) into August, and it heads toward September (7.9%) after. The busiest month is May (20.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in South Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Blanchard's Cricket Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Boreal Chorus Frog225 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog64 records
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog31 records
- Gray Treefrog1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in South Dakota in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 47 of the 329 verified tree frogs sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree frogs in South Dakota?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in South Dakota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 329 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in South Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in South Dakota are Boreal Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Blanchard's Cricket Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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