Coyotes in Colorado in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Colorado. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 266 of the 3,096 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 coyotes in Colorado
8.6%
of yearly sightings
266
records in December
#5
busiest month of 12
3,096
verified records a year
November 6.9%, December 8.6%, January 9.6%. Busiest month is May at 11.1%.
3,096 verified observations of coyotes in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
May
343 records (11.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 297 | 9.6% |
| February | 244 | 7.9% |
| March | 244 | 7.9% |
| April | 284 | 9.2% |
| Maypeak | 343 | 11.1% |
| Junepeak | 317 | 10.2% |
| July | 229 | 7.4% |
| August | 226 | 7.3% |
| September | 237 | 7.7% |
| October | 195 | 6.3% |
| November | 214 | 6.9% |
| December | 266 | 8.6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 3,096 |
In Colorado, December carries 8.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.3 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 November (6.9%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.6%) after. The busiest month is May (11.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Colorado are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote3,096 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Colorado in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 266 of the 3,096 verified coyotes sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Colorado?+
December is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Colorado?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and January, based on 3,096 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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