Squirrels in Washington in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see squirrels in Washington. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 4,346 of the 27,888 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 squirrels in Washington
15.6%
of yearly sightings
4,346
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
27,888
verified records a year
July 15.5%, August 15.6%, September 10.7%. Busiest month is August at 15.6%.
27,888 verified observations of squirrels in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Washington
Peak month
August
4,346 records (15.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 841 | 3% |
| February | 727 | 2.6% |
| March | 1,423 | 5.1% |
| April | 2,680 | 9.6% |
| May | 3,322 | 11.9% |
| Junepeak | 3,782 | 13.6% |
| Julypeak | 4,327 | 15.5% |
| Augustpeak | 4,346 | 15.6% |
| September | 2,978 | 10.7% |
| October | 1,872 | 6.7% |
| November | 887 | 3.2% |
| December | 703 | 2.5% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 7,246 |
| Douglas's Squirrel | 5,748 |
| Hoary Marmot | 2,858 |
| Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 2,465 |
| Townsend's Chipmunk | 1,942 |
| Yellow-pine Chipmunk | 1,737 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 1,600 |
| Olympic Marmot | 868 |
In Washington, August carries 15.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Washington are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Douglas's Squirrel and Hoary Marmot. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel7,246 records
- Douglas's Squirrel5,748 records
- Hoary Marmot2,858 records
- Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel2,465 records
- Townsend's Chipmunk1,942 records
- Yellow-pine Chipmunk1,737 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Washington in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 4,346 of the 27,888 verified squirrels sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Washington?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and June.
What month is best for squirrels in Washington?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 27,888 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Douglas's Squirrel and Hoary Marmot, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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