Chipmunks in Texas in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 8,182 of the 77,637 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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 chipmunks in Texas
10.5%
of yearly sightings
8,182
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
77,637
verified records a year
February 9.7%, March 10.5%, April 19.9%. Busiest month is April at 19.9%.
77,637 verified observations of chipmunks in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
15,429 records (19.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5,512 | 7.1% |
| February | 7,541 | 9.7% |
| Marchpeak | 8,182 | 10.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 15,429 | 19.9% |
| Maypeak | 8,221 | 10.6% |
| June | 4,829 | 6.2% |
| July | 3,381 | 4.4% |
| August | 3,389 | 4.4% |
| September | 5,982 | 7.7% |
| October | 5,691 | 7.3% |
| November | 5,037 | 6.5% |
| December | 4,443 | 5.7% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 57,300 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 8,670 |
| Rock Squirrel | 4,298 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 3,143 |
| Rio Grande Ground Squirrel | 1,327 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 484 |
| Spotted Ground Squirrel | 415 |
| Texas Antelope Squirrel | 240 |
In Texas, March carries 10.5% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (19.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Texas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Rock Squirrel. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel57,300 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel8,670 records
- Rock Squirrel4,298 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog3,143 records
- Rio Grande Ground Squirrel1,327 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel484 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Texas in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 8,182 of the 77,637 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see chipmunks in Texas?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for chipmunks in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 77,637 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Rock Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.