Squirrels in Florida in January
Yes, January is a good month to see squirrels in Florida. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 2,979 of the 36,860 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 squirrels in Florida
8.1%
of yearly sightings
2,979
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
36,860
verified records a year
December 6.3%, January 8.1%, February 8.3%. Busiest month is October at 16.5%.
36,860 verified observations of squirrels in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Florida
Peak month
October
6,086 records (16.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,979 | 8.1% |
| February | 3,057 | 8.3% |
| Marchpeak | 4,154 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 4,992 | 13.5% |
| May | 3,151 | 8.5% |
| June | 2,268 | 6.2% |
| July | 1,054 | 2.9% |
| August | 1,308 | 3.5% |
| September | 2,906 | 7.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 6,086 | 16.5% |
| November | 2,582 | 7% |
| December | 2,323 | 6.3% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 34,265 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 2,123 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 334 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 19 |
| Black-tailed Prairie Dog | 3 |
In Florida, January carries 8.1% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (8.3%) after. The busiest month is October (16.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The squirrels most often recorded in Florida are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel34,265 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel2,123 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel334 records
- Eastern Chipmunk19 records
- Black-tailed Prairie Dog3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Florida in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 2,979 of the 36,860 verified squirrels sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see squirrels in Florida?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though October and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for squirrels in Florida?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, April and March, based on 36,860 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel and Southern Flying Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.