Foxes in Arizona in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see foxes in Arizona. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 160 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Arizona
11.3%
of yearly sightings
18
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
160
verified records a year
December 6.9%, January 11.3%, February 6.9%. Busiest month is April at 11.9%.
160 verified observations of foxes in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
April
19 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 18 | 11.3% |
| February | 11 | 6.9% |
| Marchpeak | 17 | 10.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 19 | 11.9% |
| May | 15 | 9.4% |
| June | 11 | 6.9% |
| July | 11 | 6.9% |
| August | 16 | 10% |
| September | 11 | 6.9% |
| October | 8 | 5% |
| November | 12 | 7.5% |
| December | 11 | 6.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Kit Fox | 140 |
| Red Fox | 11 |
In Arizona, January carries 11.3% of the year's foxes sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Arizona are Kit Fox and Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Kit Fox140 records
- Red Fox11 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Arizona in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 18 of the 160 verified foxes sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Arizona?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and March.
What month is best for foxes in Arizona?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 160 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Kit Fox and Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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