Foxes in California in December
Yes, December is a good month to see foxes in California. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 187 of the 2,101 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 foxes in California
8.9%
of yearly sightings
187
records in December
#4
busiest month of 12
2,101
verified records a year
November 6.9%, December 8.9%, January 10%. Busiest month is May at 12.9%.
2,101 verified observations of foxes in California, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in California
Peak month
May
270 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 210 | 10% |
| February | 134 | 6.4% |
| March | 179 | 8.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 238 | 11.3% |
| Maypeak | 270 | 12.9% |
| June | 171 | 8.1% |
| July | 164 | 7.8% |
| August | 124 | 5.9% |
| September | 147 | 7% |
| October | 133 | 6.3% |
| November | 144 | 6.9% |
| December | 187 | 8.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Kit Fox | 1,028 |
| Red Fox | 995 |
In California, December carries 8.9% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (6.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (10%) after. The busiest month is May (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in California are Kit Fox and Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Kit Fox1,028 records
- Red Fox995 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in California in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 187 of the 2,101 verified foxes sightings logged in California across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see foxes in California?+
December is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in California?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 2,101 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in California?+
The most-recorded species in California are Kit Fox and Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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