Squirrels in Wisconsin in August
Yes, August is a good month to see squirrels in Wisconsin. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 1,211 of the 14,122 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 30, 2026.
Good month for squirrels in Wisconsin
8.6%
of yearly sightings
1,211
records in August
#6
busiest month of 12
14,122
verified records a year
July 9.6%, August 8.6%, September 9.9%. Busiest month is May at 15.5%.
14,122 verified observations of squirrels in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
May
2,187 records (15.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 542 | 3.8% |
| February | 553 | 3.9% |
| March | 974 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,764 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 2,187 | 15.5% |
| Junepeak | 1,765 | 12.5% |
| July | 1,351 | 9.6% |
| August | 1,211 | 8.6% |
| September | 1,397 | 9.9% |
| October | 1,019 | 7.2% |
| November | 692 | 4.9% |
| December | 667 | 4.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 6,281 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 3,277 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,975 |
| Groundhog | 1,049 |
| Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel | 933 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 210 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 113 |
| Northern Flying Squirrel | 30 |
In Wisconsin, August 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 holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (9.9%) after. The busiest month is May (15.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Wisconsin are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red Squirrel. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel6,281 records
- Eastern Chipmunk3,277 records
- American Red Squirrel1,975 records
- Groundhog1,049 records
- Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel933 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel210 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Wisconsin in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 1,211 of the 14,122 verified squirrels sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Wisconsin?+
August is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Wisconsin?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 14,122 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk and American Red Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.