Tree Frogs in West Virginia in August
Yes, August is a good month to see tree frogs in West Virginia. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 130 of the 1,504 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for tree frogs in West Virginia
8.6%
of yearly sightings
130
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
1,504
verified records a year
July 12.4%, August 8.6%, September 6.9%. Busiest month is March at 17.3%.
1,504 verified observations of tree frogs in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
March
260 records (17.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.1% |
| February | 44 | 2.9% |
| Marchpeak | 260 | 17.3% |
| April | 237 | 15.8% |
| Maypeak | 239 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 242 | 16.1% |
| July | 186 | 12.4% |
| August | 130 | 8.6% |
| September | 104 | 6.9% |
| October | 46 | 3.1% |
| November | 10 | 0.7% |
| December | 4 | 0.3% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Spring Peeper | 679 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 341 |
| Gray Treefrog | 192 |
| Mountain Chorus Frog | 105 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 13 |
| Upland Chorus Frog | 12 |
| Green Treefrog | 5 |
| Squirrel Tree Frog | 3 |
In West Virginia, August carries 8.6% of the year's tree frogs 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 easing off from July (12.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.9%) after. The busiest month is March (17.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The tree frogs most often recorded in West Virginia are Spring Peeper, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Spring Peeper679 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog341 records
- Gray Treefrog192 records
- Mountain Chorus Frog105 records
- Northern Cricket Frog13 records
- Upland Chorus Frog12 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in West Virginia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 130 of the 1,504 verified tree frogs sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see tree frogs in West Virginia?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for tree frogs in West Virginia?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and May, based on 1,504 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Spring Peeper, Cope's Gray Tree Frog and Gray Treefrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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