Hummingbirds in West Virginia in April
Yes, April is a good month to see hummingbirds in West Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 41 of the 412 sightings logged across the year (10%), 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 hummingbirds in West Virginia
10%
of yearly sightings
41
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
412
verified records a year
March 0.5%, April 10%, May 15%. Busiest month is August at 26.7%.
412 verified observations of hummingbirds in West Virginia, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hummingbirds are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
August
110 records (26.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 2 | 0.5% |
| April | 41 | 10% |
| Maypeak | 62 | 15% |
| June | 60 | 14.6% |
| Julypeak | 81 | 19.7% |
| Augustpeak | 110 | 26.7% |
| September | 43 | 10.4% |
| October | 10 | 2.4% |
| November | 3 | 0.7% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Hummingbirds you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 406 |
| Rufous Hummingbird | 4 |
In West Virginia, April carries 10% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 1.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (0.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (15%) after. The busiest month is August (26.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in West Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which hummingbirds you are most likely to see
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird406 records
- Rufous Hummingbird4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hummingbirds in West Virginia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 41 of the 412 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 10% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see hummingbirds in West Virginia?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for hummingbirds in West Virginia?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 412 verified observations.
Which hummingbirds are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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