Best Time to See Ticks in Wyoming
May, June and July is the best time to see ticks in Wyoming. Based on 132 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when ticks are most active across the year in Wyoming.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 21, 2026.
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132 verified observations of ticks in Wyoming, recorded across 8 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When ticks are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
May
51 records (38.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 1 | 0.8% |
| March | 7 | 5.3% |
| April | 14 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 51 | 38.6% |
| Junepeak | 36 | 27.3% |
| Julypeak | 16 | 12.1% |
| August | 6 | 4.5% |
| September | 1 | 0.8% |
| October | 0 | 0% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Ticks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Wood Tick | 61 |
| American Dog Tick | 21 |
| Winter tick | 2 |
| Lone Star Tick | 1 |
| Softbacked Ticks | 1 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Wyoming
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when ticks are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for ticks sit around 40 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 15°F | 0.9" |
| Feb | 25°F | 9°F | 0.7" |
| Mar | 35°F | 19°F | 1.6" |
| Apr | 45°F | 26°F | 1.9" |
| Maybest time | 60°F | 40°F | 2.3" |
| Junbest time | 74°F | 52°F | 1.7" |
| Julbest time | 84°F | 60°F | 0.3" |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 0.9" |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8" |
| Oct | 51°F | 33°F | 1.9" |
| Nov | 40°F | 24°F | 0.7" |
| Dec | 30°F | 17°F | 0.5" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Wyoming. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of ticks in Wyoming peak in May, when 51 of the year's 132 verified observations are logged — about 38.6% of the annual total. Activity stays high through May, June and July.
The quietest stretch is January, October and November, when ticks are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The ticks you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Rocky Mountain Wood Tick, American Dog Tick and Winter tick — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see ticks in Wyoming?+
May is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through May, June and July, based on 132 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are ticks hardest to see in Wyoming?+
January is the quietest month for ticks in Wyoming, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are ticks active year-round in Wyoming?+
Ticks are recorded in 8 of 12 months in Wyoming, concentrated around May and June.
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