Foxes in Iowa in February
Yes, February is a good month to see foxes in Iowa. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 331 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 Iowa
8.8%
of yearly sightings
29
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
331
verified records a year
January 11.2%, February 8.8%, March 6.9%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
331 verified observations of foxes in Iowa, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Iowa
Peak month
May
60 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 37 | 11.2% |
| February | 29 | 8.8% |
| March | 23 | 6.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 42 | 12.7% |
| Maypeak | 60 | 18.1% |
| June | 30 | 9.1% |
| July | 18 | 5.4% |
| August | 11 | 3.3% |
| September | 21 | 6.3% |
| October | 17 | 5.1% |
| November | 17 | 5.1% |
| December | 26 | 7.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 327 |
In Iowa, February 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 is easing off from January (11.2%) into February, and it heads toward March (6.9%) after. The busiest month is May (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Iowa are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox327 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Iowa in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 29 of the 331 verified foxes sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see foxes in Iowa?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in Iowa?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and January, based on 331 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Iowa?+
The most-recorded species in Iowa are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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