Chipmunks in Virginia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see chipmunks in Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 271 of the 3,241 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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.
Eastern Chipmunk · Steve Young CC BY
Eastern Chipmunk · Public domain CC0
Eastern Chipmunk · Public domain CC0
Good month for chipmunks in Virginia
8.4%
of yearly sightings
271
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
3,241
verified records a year
August 5.2%, September 8.4%, October 11.5%. Busiest month is May at 23.2%.
3,241 verified observations of chipmunks in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
May
751 records (23.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 0.5% |
| February | 62 | 1.9% |
| March | 97 | 3% |
| Aprilpeak | 396 | 12.2% |
| Maypeak | 751 | 23.2% |
| Junepeak | 662 | 20.4% |
| July | 294 | 9.1% |
| August | 169 | 5.2% |
| September | 271 | 8.4% |
| October | 374 | 11.5% |
| November | 129 | 4% |
| December | 20 | 0.6% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Chipmunk | 3,240 |
In Virginia, September carries 8.4% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 0.1 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 rising from August (5.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (11.5%) after. The busiest month is May (23.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Virginia are Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Eastern Chipmunk3,240 records
Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Virginia in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 271 of the 3,241 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see chipmunks in Virginia?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Virginia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 3,241 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
See chipmunks in Virginia in other months
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