Frogs in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,169 of the 6,508 sightings logged across the year (18%), 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 frogs in Utah
18%
of yearly sightings
1,169
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
6,508
verified records a year
April 12.1%, May 18%, June 15.1%. 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, May carries 18% of the year's frogs sightings, about 9.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (12.1%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,169 of the 6,508 verified frogs sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 18% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, May and June.
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.