Chipmunks in Vermont in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Vermont. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,065 of the 10,546 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for chipmunks in Vermont
10.1%
of yearly sightings
1,065
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
10,546
verified records a year
May 13.4%, June 10.1%, July 7.7%. Busiest month is April at 14.8%.
10,546 verified observations of chipmunks in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
April
1,557 records (14.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 496 | 4.7% |
| February | 889 | 8.4% |
| March | 724 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,557 | 14.8% |
| Maypeak | 1,418 | 13.4% |
| Junepeak | 1,065 | 10.1% |
| July | 807 | 7.7% |
| August | 669 | 6.3% |
| September | 953 | 9% |
| October | 780 | 7.4% |
| November | 623 | 5.9% |
| December | 565 | 5.4% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Red Squirrel | 3,344 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,133 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 2,693 |
| Groundhog | 968 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 36 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 26 |
In Vermont, June carries 10.1% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (13.4%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Vermont are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- American Red Squirrel3,344 records
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,133 records
- Eastern Chipmunk2,693 records
- Groundhog968 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel36 records
- Northern Flying Squirrel26 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Vermont in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 1,065 of the 10,546 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see chipmunks in Vermont?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for chipmunks in Vermont?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 10,546 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are American Red Squirrel, Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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