Hummingbirds in West Virginia in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see hummingbirds in West Virginia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 81 of the 412 sightings logged across the year (19.7%), 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 hummingbirds in West Virginia
19.7%
of yearly sightings
81
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
412
verified records a year
June 14.6%, July 19.7%, August 26.7%. 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, July carries 19.7% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 11.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (14.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (26.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hummingbirds most often recorded in West Virginia are Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Rufous Hummingbird. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July 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 July?+
Yes. July accounts for 81 of the 412 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 19.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hummingbirds in West Virginia?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, July and May.
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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