Squirrels in West Virginia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see squirrels in West Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 258 of the 3,015 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 squirrels in West Virginia
8.6%
of yearly sightings
258
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
3,015
verified records a year
August 6.1%, September 8.6%, October 9.8%. 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, September carries 8.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (6.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (9.8%) after. The busiest month is April (17.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in West Virginia are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. 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 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 258 of the 3,015 verified squirrels sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see squirrels in West Virginia?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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