Squirrels in Utah in August
Yes, August is a good month to see squirrels in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,002 of the 17,827 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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 squirrels in Utah
11.2%
of yearly sightings
2,002
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
17,827
verified records a year
July 14.5%, August 11.2%, September 8.3%. Busiest month is June at 15.8%.
17,827 verified observations of squirrels in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Utah
Peak month
June
2,825 records (15.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 381 | 2.1% |
| February | 409 | 2.3% |
| March | 1,268 | 7.1% |
| April | 2,084 | 11.7% |
| Maypeak | 2,636 | 14.8% |
| Junepeak | 2,825 | 15.8% |
| Julypeak | 2,593 | 14.5% |
| August | 2,002 | 11.2% |
| September | 1,479 | 8.3% |
| October | 1,050 | 5.9% |
| November | 638 | 3.6% |
| December | 462 | 2.6% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 3,552 |
| Rock Squirrel | 3,132 |
| Uinta Chipmunk | 1,972 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 1,523 |
| Uinta Ground Squirrel | 1,395 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,288 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 1,163 |
| Hopi Chipmunk | 786 |
In Utah, August carries 11.2% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 2.9 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 (14.5%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.3%) after. The busiest month is June (15.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Utah are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Rock Squirrel and Uinta Chipmunk. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Fox Squirrel3,552 records
- Rock Squirrel3,132 records
- Uinta Chipmunk1,972 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,523 records
- Uinta Ground Squirrel1,395 records
- American Red Squirrel1,288 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Utah in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 2,002 of the 17,827 verified squirrels sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Utah?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Utah?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 17,827 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Rock Squirrel and Uinta Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.