Tree Frogs in South Dakota in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see tree frogs in South Dakota. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 329 sightings logged across the year (17.9%), 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 tree frogs in South Dakota
17.9%
of yearly sightings
59
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
329
verified records a year
June 20.7%, July 17.9%, August 14.3%. 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, July carries 17.9% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 9.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (20.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (14.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 59 of the 329 verified tree frogs sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 17.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see tree frogs in South Dakota?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
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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