Foxes in Illinois in January
Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Illinois. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 87 of the 993 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 foxes in Illinois
8.8%
of yearly sightings
87
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
993
verified records a year
December 9.7%, January 8.8%, February 5.4%. Busiest month is April at 15.3%.
993 verified observations of foxes in Illinois, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Illinois
Peak month
April
152 records (15.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 8.8% |
| February | 54 | 5.4% |
| March | 79 | 8% |
| Aprilpeak | 152 | 15.3% |
| Maypeak | 143 | 14.4% |
| Junepeak | 99 | 10% |
| July | 61 | 6.1% |
| August | 57 | 5.7% |
| September | 44 | 4.4% |
| October | 50 | 5% |
| November | 71 | 7.2% |
| December | 96 | 9.7% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 986 |
In Illinois, January carries 8.8% of the year's foxes 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 holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (5.4%) after. The busiest month is April (15.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Illinois are Red Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox986 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Illinois in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 87 of the 993 verified foxes sightings logged in Illinois across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Illinois?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Illinois?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 993 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Illinois?+
The most-recorded species in Illinois are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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