Tree Frogs in Utah in August
Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in Utah. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 154 of the 1,617 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 tree frogs in Utah
9.5%
of yearly sightings
154
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
1,617
verified records a year
July 12.7%, August 9.5%, September 15.8%. Busiest month is May at 20.5%.
1,617 verified observations of tree frogs in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
331 records (20.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.3% |
| February | 13 | 0.8% |
| March | 79 | 4.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 274 | 16.9% |
| Maypeak | 331 | 20.5% |
| June | 211 | 13% |
| July | 205 | 12.7% |
| August | 154 | 9.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 256 | 15.8% |
| October | 69 | 4.3% |
| November | 18 | 1.1% |
| December | 2 | 0.1% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Canyon Tree Frog | 754 |
| Boreal Chorus Frog | 560 |
| Pacific chorus frog | 275 |
| Cuban Tree Frog | 6 |
In Utah, August carries 9.5% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 1.2 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 is easing off from July (12.7%) into August, and it heads toward September (15.8%) after. The busiest month is May (20.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Utah are Canyon Tree Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Pacific chorus frog. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Canyon Tree Frog754 records
- Boreal Chorus Frog560 records
- Pacific chorus frog275 records
- Cuban Tree Frog6 records
Plan your tree frog trip in Utah
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Utah in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 154 of the 1,617 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Utah?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 1,617 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Canyon Tree Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog and Pacific chorus frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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