Chipmunks in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see chipmunks in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,848 of the 12,308 sightings logged across the year (15%), 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 chipmunks in Wyoming
15%
of yearly sightings
1,848
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
12,308
verified records a year
April 3.3%, May 15%, June 24.8%. Busiest month is June at 24.8%.
12,308 verified observations of chipmunks in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When chipmunks are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
3,049 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 0.4% |
| February | 72 | 0.6% |
| March | 126 | 1% |
| April | 402 | 3.3% |
| May | 1,848 | 15% |
| Junepeak | 3,049 | 24.8% |
| Julypeak | 2,954 | 24% |
| Augustpeak | 2,180 | 17.7% |
| September | 1,215 | 9.9% |
| October | 334 | 2.7% |
| November | 54 | 0.4% |
| December | 27 | 0.2% |
Chipmunks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Uinta Ground Squirrel | 2,335 |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 2,331 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 1,530 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,514 |
| Least Chipmunk | 1,134 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 631 |
| Yellow-pine Chipmunk | 474 |
| White-tailed Prairie Dog | 413 |
In Wyoming, May carries 15% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (3.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (24.8%) after. The busiest month is June (24.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The chipmunks most often recorded in Wyoming are Uinta Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see
- Uinta Ground Squirrel2,335 records
- Yellow-bellied Marmot2,331 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,530 records
- American Red Squirrel1,514 records
- Least Chipmunk1,134 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog631 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see chipmunks in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 1,848 of the 12,308 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see chipmunks in Wyoming?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for chipmunks in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 12,308 verified observations.
Which chipmunks are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Uinta Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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