Tree Frogs in Tennessee in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Tennessee. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,461 of the 9,614 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Tennessee
15.2%
of yearly sightings
1,461
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
9,614
verified records a year
April 13.1%, May 15.2%, June 12.9%. Busiest month is May at 15.2%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 68 | 0.7% |
| February | 492 | 5.1% |
| March | 1,022 | 10.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,264 | 13.1% |
| Maypeak | 1,461 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,240 | 12.9% |
| July | 997 | 10.4% |
| August | 917 | 9.5% |
| September | 1,023 | 10.6% |
| October | 758 | 7.9% |
| November | 290 | 3% |
| December | 82 | 0.9% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 3,917 |
| Green Treefrog | 1,438 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 1,109 |
| Upland Chorus Frog | 1,016 |
| Spring Peeper | 908 |
| Bird-voiced Treefrog | 88 |
| Barking Tree Frog | 87 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 66 |
In Tennessee, May carries 15.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 6.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (13.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,461 of the 9,614 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in Tennessee?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
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.
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