Frogs in Wyoming in September

Yes, September is a good month to see frogs in Wyoming. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 160 of the 1,896 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Wyoming Toad photographed in WyomingWood Frog photographed in WyomingPlains Spadefoot photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for frogs in Wyoming

8.4%

of yearly sightings

160

records in September

#5

busiest month of 12

1,896

verified records a year

August 25.1%, September 8.4%, October 0.9%. Busiest month is July at 27.3%.

Best months: July, June, AugustPeak season right now

1,896 verified observations of frogs in Wyoming, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When frogs are recorded in Wyoming

Peak month

July

517 records (27.3% of the year)

Quietest month

February

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.1%
February00%
March30.2%
April311.6%
May19910.5%
Junepeak49225.9%
Julypeak51727.3%
Augustpeak47525.1%
September1608.4%
October180.9%
November00%
December00%

Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Boreal Chorus Frog400
Columbia Spotted Frog385
Northern Leopard Frog378
Western Toad263
Woodhouse's Toad259
Plains Spadefoot40
Great Plains Toad38
Great Basin Spadefoot37

In Wyoming, September carries 8.4% of the year's frogs sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from August (25.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (0.9%) after. The busiest month is July (27.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The frogs most often recorded in Wyoming are Boreal Chorus Frog, Columbia Spotted Frog and Northern Leopard Frog. 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 frogs you are most likely to see

  • Boreal Chorus Frog400 records
  • Columbia Spotted Frog385 records
  • Northern Leopard Frog378 records
  • Western Toad263 records
  • Woodhouse's Toad259 records
  • Plains Spadefoot40 records
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Plan your frog trip in Wyoming

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Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see frogs in Wyoming in September?+

Yes. September accounts for 160 of the 1,896 verified frogs sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see frogs in Wyoming?+

September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for frogs in Wyoming?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 1,896 verified observations.

Which frogs are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Boreal Chorus Frog, Columbia Spotted Frog and Northern Leopard Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.