Hummingbirds in West Virginia in June

Yes, June is a good month to see hummingbirds in West Virginia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 60 of the 412 sightings logged across the year (14.6%), 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.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in West VirginiaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in West VirginiaRuby-throated Hummingbird photographed in West Virginia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for hummingbirds in West Virginia

14.6%

of yearly sightings

60

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

412

verified records a year

May 15%, June 14.6%, July 19.7%. Busiest month is August at 26.7%.

Best months: August, July, MayPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February00%
March20.5%
April4110%
Maypeak6215%
June6014.6%
Julypeak8119.7%
Augustpeak11026.7%
September4310.4%
October102.4%
November30.7%
December00%

Hummingbirds you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Ruby-throated Hummingbird406
Rufous Hummingbird4

In West Virginia, June carries 14.6% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 6.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (19.7%) 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 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 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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 60 of the 412 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 14.6% of the annual total.

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

June is the 4th 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.