Squirrels in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,636 of the 17,827 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 squirrels in Utah
14.8%
of yearly sightings
2,636
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
17,827
verified records a year
April 11.7%, May 14.8%, June 15.8%. 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, May carries 14.8% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 6.5 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 (11.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Utah are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Rock Squirrel and Uinta Chipmunk. 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,636 of the 17,827 verified squirrels sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
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.