Chipmunks in West Virginia in October
Yes, October is a good month to see chipmunks in West Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 295 of the 3,010 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 chipmunks in West Virginia
9.8%
of yearly sightings
295
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
3,010
verified records a year
September 8.6%, October 9.8%, November 5.2%. Busiest month is April at 17.5%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 103 | 3.4% |
| February | 149 | 5% |
| March | 342 | 11.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 526 | 17.5% |
| Maypeak | 372 | 12.4% |
| Junepeak | 363 | 12.1% |
| July | 178 | 5.9% |
| August | 185 | 6.1% |
| September | 258 | 8.6% |
| October | 295 | 9.8% |
| November | 156 | 5.2% |
| December | 83 | 2.8% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,107 |
| Groundhog | 673 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 594 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 310 |
| American Red Squirrel | 194 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 61 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 2 |
In West Virginia, October carries 9.8% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 1.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from September (8.6%) into October, and it heads toward November (5.2%) after. The busiest month is April (17.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in West Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in West Virginia in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 295 of the 3,010 verified chipmunks sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see chipmunks in West Virginia?+
October is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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