Best Time to See Ticks in Utah
May, June and April is the best time to see ticks in Utah. Based on 200 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ticks are most active across the year in Utah.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 21, 2026.
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200 verified observations of ticks in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ticks are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
58 records (29% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 1.5% |
| February | 4 | 2% |
| March | 19 | 9.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 37 | 18.5% |
| Maypeak | 58 | 29% |
| Junepeak | 45 | 22.5% |
| July | 13 | 6.5% |
| August | 8 | 4% |
| September | 3 | 1.5% |
| October | 1 | 0.5% |
| November | 6 | 3% |
| December | 3 | 1.5% |
Ticks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Wood Tick | 95 |
| American Dog Tick | 21 |
| Western Black-legged Tick | 6 |
| Brown Dog Tick | 3 |
| Rabbit Tick | 2 |
| Bighorn Sheep Tick | 2 |
| Bont Ticks | 1 |
| Mammal Soft Ticks | 1 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Utah
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ticks are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ticks sit around 33 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 1.5" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.5" |
| Mar | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8" |
| Aprbest time | 55°F | 33°F | 1.6" |
| Maybest time | 66°F | 42°F | 1.3" |
| Junbest time | 79°F | 53°F | 0.7" |
| Jul | 89°F | 62°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 87°F | 61°F | 0.3" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6" |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 1.1" |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 1.3" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Utah. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of ticks in Utah peak in May, when 58 of the year's 200 verified observations are logged — about 29% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and April.
The quietest stretch is October, when ticks are hardest to find — October sees just 1 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ticks you are most likely to encounter in Utah are Rocky Mountain Wood Tick, American Dog Tick and Western Black-legged Tick — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ticks in Utah?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and April, based on 200 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ticks hardest to see in Utah?+
October is the quietest month for ticks in Utah, with only 1 verified records.
Are ticks active year-round in Utah?+
Ticks are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Utah, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in May.
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