Frogs in Utah in August
Yes, August is a good month to see frogs in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 827 of the 6,508 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 frogs in Utah
12.7%
of yearly sightings
827
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
6,508
verified records a year
July 14.6%, August 12.7%, September 18.8%. Busiest month is September at 18.8%.
6,508 verified observations of frogs in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Utah
Peak month
September
1,223 records (18.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 0.1% |
| February | 19 | 0.3% |
| March | 167 | 2.6% |
| April | 785 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 1,169 | 18% |
| Junepeak | 980 | 15.1% |
| July | 953 | 14.6% |
| August | 827 | 12.7% |
| Septemberpeak | 1,223 | 18.8% |
| October | 331 | 5.1% |
| November | 36 | 0.6% |
| December | 12 | 0.2% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Woodhouse's Toad | 884 |
| American Bullfrog | 830 |
| Canyon Tree Frog | 754 |
| Arizona Toad | 731 |
| Red-spotted Toad | 730 |
| Northern Leopard Frog | 561 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 560 |
| Great Basin Spadefoot | 416 |
In Utah, August carries 12.7% of the year's frogs sightings, about 4.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (14.6%) into August, and it heads toward September (18.8%) after. The busiest month is September (18.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The frogs most often recorded in Utah are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Canyon 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 frogs you are most likely to see
- Woodhouse's Toad884 records
- American Bullfrog830 records
- Canyon Tree Frog754 records
- Arizona Toad731 records
- Red-spotted Toad730 records
- Northern Leopard Frog561 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Utah in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 827 of the 6,508 verified frogs sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see frogs in Utah?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for frogs in Utah?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, May and June, based on 6,508 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Woodhouse's Toad, American Bullfrog and Canyon Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.