Tree Frogs in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see tree frogs in West Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 239 of the 1,504 sightings logged across the year (15.9%), 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.
Peak month for tree frogs in West Virginia
15.9%
of yearly sightings
239
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,504
verified records a year
April 15.8%, May 15.9%, June 16.1%. 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, May carries 15.9% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 7.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (16.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
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 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 239 of the 1,504 verified tree frogs sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 15.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see tree frogs in West Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and May.
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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