Chipmunks in West Virginia in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see chipmunks in West Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 363 of the 3,010 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Groundhog photographed in West VirginiaEastern Gray Squirrel photographed in West VirginiaAmerican Red Squirrel photographed in West Virginia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for chipmunks in West Virginia

12.1%

of yearly sightings

363

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

3,010

verified records a year

May 12.4%, June 12.1%, July 5.9%. Busiest month is April at 17.5%.

Best months: April, May, June

3,010 verified observations of chipmunks in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in West Virginia

Peak month

April

526 records (17.5% of the year)

Quietest month

December

83 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1033.4%
February1495%
March34211.4%
Aprilpeak52617.5%
Maypeak37212.4%
Junepeak36312.1%
July1785.9%
August1856.1%
September2588.6%
October2959.8%
November1565.2%
December832.8%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel1,107
Groundhog673
Eastern Chipmunk594
Eastern Fox Squirrel310
American Red Squirrel194
Southern Flying Squirrel61
Northern Flying Squirrel2

In West Virginia, June carries 12.1% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 3.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (5.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The chipmunks most often recorded in West Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel1,107 records
  • Groundhog673 records
  • Eastern Chipmunk594 records
  • Eastern Fox Squirrel310 records
  • American Red Squirrel194 records
  • Southern Flying Squirrel61 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your chipmunk trip in West Virginia

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in West Virginia in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 363 of the 3,010 verified chipmunks sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see chipmunks in West Virginia?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.

What month is best for chipmunks in West Virginia?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 3,010 verified observations.

Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+

The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.