Hummingbirds in West Virginia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see hummingbirds in West Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 412 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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
10.4%
of yearly sightings
43
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
412
verified records a year
August 26.7%, September 10.4%, October 2.4%. 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, September carries 10.4% of the year's hummingbirds sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (26.7%) into September, and it heads toward October (2.4%) 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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 43 of the 412 verified hummingbirds sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see hummingbirds in West Virginia?+
September is the 5th 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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