Mountain Lions in Arizona in November
Yes, November is a good month to see mountain lions in Arizona. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 62 of the 703 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for mountain lions in Arizona
8.8%
of yearly sightings
62
records in November
#5
busiest month of 12
703
verified records a year
October 6.1%, November 8.8%, December 11.9%. Busiest month is December at 11.9%.
703 verified observations of mountain lions in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
December
84 records (11.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 74 | 10.5% |
| February | 67 | 9.5% |
| March | 61 | 8.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 74 | 10.5% |
| May | 61 | 8.7% |
| June | 49 | 7% |
| July | 33 | 4.7% |
| August | 53 | 7.5% |
| September | 42 | 6% |
| October | 43 | 6.1% |
| November | 62 | 8.8% |
| Decemberpeak | 84 | 11.9% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 703 |
In Arizona, November carries 8.8% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from October (6.1%) into November, and it heads toward December (11.9%) after. The busiest month is December (11.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Arizona are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion703 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Arizona in November?+
Yes. November accounts for 62 of the 703 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is November a good time to see mountain lions in Arizona?+
November is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though December and January is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain lions in Arizona?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, January and April, based on 703 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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