Foxes in Colorado in August
Yes, August is a good month to see foxes in Colorado. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 233 of the 2,677 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for foxes in Colorado
8.7%
of yearly sightings
233
records in August
#5
busiest month of 12
2,677
verified records a year
July 14.2%, August 8.7%, September 6.7%. Busiest month is June at 16.8%.
2,677 verified observations of foxes in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
450 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 125 | 4.7% |
| February | 89 | 3.3% |
| March | 145 | 5.4% |
| April | 271 | 10.1% |
| Maypeak | 378 | 14.1% |
| Junepeak | 450 | 16.8% |
| Julypeak | 380 | 14.2% |
| August | 233 | 8.7% |
| September | 179 | 6.7% |
| October | 178 | 6.6% |
| November | 131 | 4.9% |
| December | 118 | 4.4% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 2,490 |
| Swift Fox | 172 |
| Kit Fox | 3 |
In Colorado, August carries 8.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.4 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 easing off from July (14.2%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.7%) after. The busiest month is June (16.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Colorado are Red Fox, Swift Fox and Kit Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox2,490 records
- Swift Fox172 records
- Kit Fox3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Colorado in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 233 of the 2,677 verified foxes sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see foxes in Colorado?+
August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 2,677 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Red Fox, Swift Fox and Kit Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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