Based on 2,299 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Alabama, Monarch is most often recorded in October; in Alabama it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #6 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Danaus plexippus
Monarch in Alabama by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Alabama in October
Gulf Fritillary
Long-tailed Skipper
Common Buckeye
Cloudless Sulphur
Fiery Skipper
Clouded Skipper
Sleepy Orange
Pearl Crescent
Places to look in Alabama
Botanical GardenMobile Botanical Gardens
State ParkLake Guntersville State Park
State ParkLake Lurleen State Park
State ParkBuck's Pocket State Park
State ParkCheaha State Park
State ParkMonte Sano State Park
FAQ
When does Monarch appear in Alabama?
Mainly August–October, with the most records in October.
How common is Monarch in Alabama?
It ranks #6 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Alabama (2,299 records in our sample).