Pronghorns in Utah in August
Yes, August is a good month to see pronghorns in Utah. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 214 of the 2,236 sightings logged across the year (9.6%), 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 pronghorns in Utah
9.6%
of yearly sightings
214
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
2,236
verified records a year
July 10.5%, August 9.6%, September 10.2%. Busiest month is May at 19.1%.
2,236 verified observations of pronghorns in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pronghorns are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
426 records (19.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 1.6% |
| February | 86 | 3.8% |
| March | 175 | 7.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 288 | 12.9% |
| Maypeak | 426 | 19.1% |
| Junepeak | 328 | 14.7% |
| July | 234 | 10.5% |
| August | 214 | 9.6% |
| September | 228 | 10.2% |
| October | 134 | 6% |
| November | 62 | 2.8% |
| December | 25 | 1.1% |
Pronghorns you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pronghorn | 2,236 |
In Utah, August carries 9.6% of the year's pronghorns sightings, about 1.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.2%) after. The busiest month is May (19.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The pronghorns most often recorded in Utah are Pronghorn. 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 pronghorns you are most likely to see
- Pronghorn2,236 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pronghorns in Utah in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 214 of the 2,236 verified pronghorns sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 9.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see pronghorns in Utah?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for pronghorns in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,236 verified observations.
Which pronghorns are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Pronghorn, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.