Squirrels in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in West Virginia. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 372 of the 3,015 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 squirrels in West Virginia
12.3%
of yearly sightings
372
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
3,015
verified records a year
April 17.4%, May 12.3%, June 12.2%. Busiest month is April at 17.4%.
3,015 verified observations of squirrels in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
April
526 records (17.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 103 | 3.4% |
| February | 149 | 4.9% |
| March | 342 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 526 | 17.4% |
| Maypeak | 372 | 12.3% |
| Junepeak | 367 | 12.2% |
| July | 179 | 5.9% |
| August | 185 | 6.1% |
| September | 258 | 8.6% |
| October | 295 | 9.8% |
| November | 156 | 5.2% |
| December | 83 | 2.8% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 1,109 |
| Groundhog | 675 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 595 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 310 |
| American Red Squirrel | 194 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 61 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 2 |
In West Virginia, May carries 12.3% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (17.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in West Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel1,109 records
- Groundhog675 records
- Eastern Chipmunk595 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel310 records
- American Red Squirrel194 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel61 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in West Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 372 of the 3,015 verified squirrels sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in West Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for squirrels in West Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 3,015 verified observations.
Which squirrels 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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