Squirrels in Wyoming in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see squirrels in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,182 of the 12,424 sightings logged across the year (17.6%), 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.
Peak month for squirrels in Wyoming
17.6%
of yearly sightings
2,182
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
12,424
verified records a year
July 23.8%, August 17.6%, September 9.8%. Busiest month is June at 25.4%.
12,424 verified observations of squirrels in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
3,150 records (25.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 0.4% |
| February | 72 | 0.6% |
| March | 126 | 1% |
| April | 402 | 3.2% |
| May | 1,850 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 3,150 | 25.4% |
| Julypeak | 2,962 | 23.8% |
| Augustpeak | 2,182 | 17.6% |
| September | 1,215 | 9.8% |
| October | 337 | 2.7% |
| November | 54 | 0.4% |
| December | 27 | 0.2% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Yellow-bellied Marmot | 2,361 |
| Uinta Ground Squirrel | 2,359 |
| Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel | 1,545 |
| American Red Squirrel | 1,524 |
| Least Chipmunk | 1,139 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 635 |
| Yellow-pine Chipmunk | 479 |
| White-tailed Prairie Dog | 417 |
In Wyoming, August carries 17.6% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 9.3 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 is easing off from July (23.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Wyoming are Yellow-bellied Marmot, Uinta Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground 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
- Yellow-bellied Marmot2,361 records
- Uinta Ground Squirrel2,359 records
- Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,545 records
- American Red Squirrel1,524 records
- Least Chipmunk1,139 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog635 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Wyoming in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 2,182 of the 12,424 verified squirrels sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 17.6% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see squirrels in Wyoming?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for squirrels in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 12,424 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Yellow-bellied Marmot, Uinta Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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