Tree Frogs in Texas in August
Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in Texas. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 4,493 of the 49,213 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), 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 Texas
9.1%
of yearly sightings
4,493
records in August
#7
busiest month of 12
49,213
verified records a year
July 9.2%, August 9.1%, September 9.9%. Busiest month is April at 16.3%.
49,213 verified observations of tree frogs in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
8,046 records (16.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 960 | 2% |
| February | 1,839 | 3.7% |
| Marchpeak | 5,642 | 11.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 8,046 | 16.3% |
| Maypeak | 6,277 | 12.8% |
| June | 4,445 | 9% |
| July | 4,507 | 9.2% |
| August | 4,493 | 9.1% |
| September | 4,858 | 9.9% |
| October | 4,814 | 9.8% |
| November | 2,166 | 4.4% |
| December | 1,166 | 2.4% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 16,918 |
| Green Treefrog | 15,688 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 3,720 |
| Gray Treefrog | 2,747 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 2,072 |
| Spotted Chorus Frog | 1,215 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 773 |
| Strecker's Chorus Frog | 571 |
In Texas, August carries 9.1% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (9.9%) after. The busiest month is April (16.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Texas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Squirrel Tree 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
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog16,918 records
- Green Treefrog15,688 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog3,720 records
- Gray Treefrog2,747 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,072 records
- Spotted Chorus Frog1,215 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Texas in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 4,493 of the 49,213 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Texas?+
August is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 49,213 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Squirrel Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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