Tree Frogs in Virginia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see tree frogs in Virginia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 2,349 of the 20,453 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), 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 Virginia
11.5%
of yearly sightings
2,349
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
20,453
verified records a year
August 10%, September 11.5%, October 7.4%. Busiest month is May at 18.7%.
20,453 verified observations of tree frogs in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
May
3,824 records (18.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 0.2% |
| February | 496 | 2.4% |
| March | 2,024 | 9.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,022 | 14.8% |
| Maypeak | 3,824 | 18.7% |
| Junepeak | 2,545 | 12.4% |
| July | 2,049 | 10% |
| August | 2,050 | 10% |
| September | 2,349 | 11.5% |
| October | 1,512 | 7.4% |
| November | 430 | 2.1% |
| December | 102 | 0.5% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cricket Frog | 4,713 |
| Green Treefrog | 3,430 |
| Spring Peeper | 3,087 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 2,988 |
| Gray Treefrog | 1,694 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 774 |
| Upland Chorus Frog | 429 |
| Southern Cricket Frog | 263 |
In Virginia, September carries 11.5% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 3.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (10%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.4%) after. The busiest month is May (18.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Virginia are Northern Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Spring Peeper. 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 tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Northern Cricket Frog4,713 records
- Green Treefrog3,430 records
- Spring Peeper3,087 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog2,988 records
- Gray Treefrog1,694 records
- Squirrel Tree Frog774 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Virginia in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 2,349 of the 20,453 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see tree frogs in Virginia?+
September is the 4th 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 Virginia?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 20,453 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Northern Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Spring Peeper, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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