Chipmunks in Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see chipmunks in Virginia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 3,009 of the 23,648 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 chipmunks in Virginia
12.7%
of yearly sightings
3,009
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
23,648
verified records a year
April 17.9%, May 12.7%, June 10%. Busiest month is April at 17.9%.
23,648 verified observations of chipmunks in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
4,234 records (17.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,216 | 5.1% |
| February | 1,419 | 6% |
| March | 2,265 | 9.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,234 | 17.9% |
| Maypeak | 3,009 | 12.7% |
| June | 2,375 | 10% |
| July | 1,312 | 5.5% |
| August | 1,010 | 4.3% |
| September | 1,589 | 6.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 2,437 | 10.3% |
| November | 1,559 | 6.6% |
| December | 1,223 | 5.2% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 16,366 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 3,215 |
| Groundhog | 2,529 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 985 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 305 |
| American Red Squirrel | 57 |
In Virginia, May carries 12.7% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 4.4 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 easing off from April (17.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (10%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel16,366 records
- Eastern Chipmunk3,215 records
- Groundhog2,529 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel985 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel305 records
- American Red Squirrel57 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 3,009 of the 23,648 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and October.
What month is best for chipmunks in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and October, based on 23,648 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and Groundhog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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