Tree Frogs in Tennessee in July

Yes, July is a good month to see tree frogs in Tennessee. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 997 of the 9,614 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Bird-voiced Treefrog photographed in TennesseeSpring Peeper photographed in TennesseeCope's Gray Tree Frog photographed in Tennessee
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for tree frogs in Tennessee

10.4%

of yearly sightings

997

records in July

#6

busiest month of 12

9,614

verified records a year

June 12.9%, July 10.4%, August 9.5%. Busiest month is May at 15.2%.

Best months: May, April, June

9,614 verified observations of tree frogs in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Tennessee

Peak month

May

1,461 records (15.2% of the year)

Quietest month

January

68 records

MonthObservationsShare
January680.7%
February4925.1%
March1,02210.6%
Aprilpeak1,26413.1%
Maypeak1,46115.2%
Junepeak1,24012.9%
July99710.4%
August9179.5%
September1,02310.6%
October7587.9%
November2903%
December820.9%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Cope's Gray Tree Frog3,917
Green Treefrog1,438
Northern Cricket Frog1,109
Upland Chorus Frog1,016
Spring Peeper908
Bird-voiced Treefrog88
Barking Tree Frog87
Southern Cricket Frog66

In Tennessee, July carries 10.4% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (12.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (9.5%) after. The busiest month is May (15.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Tennessee are Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Green Treefrog and Northern 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

  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog3,917 records
  • Green Treefrog1,438 records
  • Northern Cricket Frog1,109 records
  • Upland Chorus Frog1,016 records
  • Spring Peeper908 records
  • Bird-voiced Treefrog88 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Tennessee in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 997 of the 9,614 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see tree frogs in Tennessee?+

July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for tree frogs in Tennessee?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 9,614 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+

The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Cope's Gray Tree Frog, Green Treefrog and Northern Cricket Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.