Chipmunks in Vermont in October
Yes, October is a good month to see chipmunks in Vermont. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 239 of the 2,713 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Eastern Chipmunk · Public domain CC0
Eastern Chipmunk · Public domain CC0
Eastern Chipmunk · Public domain CC0
Good month for chipmunks in Vermont
8.8%
of yearly sightings
239
records in October
#7
busiest month of 12
2,713
verified records a year
September 13.7%, October 8.8%, November 2.7%. Busiest month is May at 19.8%.
2,713 verified observations of chipmunks in Vermont, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Vermont
Peak month
May
536 records (19.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0.3% |
| February | 49 | 1.8% |
| March | 168 | 6.2% |
| April | 285 | 10.5% |
| Maypeak | 536 | 19.8% |
| Junepeak | 385 | 14.2% |
| July | 305 | 11.2% |
| August | 277 | 10.2% |
| Septemberpeak | 373 | 13.7% |
| October | 239 | 8.8% |
| November | 74 | 2.7% |
| December | 14 | 0.5% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 2,710 |
In Vermont, October carries 8.8% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (13.7%) into October, and it heads toward November (2.7%) after. The busiest month is May (19.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Vermont are Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk2,710 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Vermont in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 239 of the 2,713 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Vermont across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in Vermont?+
October is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Vermont?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and September, based on 2,713 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Vermont?+
The most-recorded species in Vermont are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.