Foxes in Iowa in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see foxes in Iowa. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 37 of the 331 sightings logged across the year (11.2%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Iowa
11.2%
of yearly sightings
37
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
331
verified records a year
December 7.9%, January 11.2%, February 8.8%. 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, January carries 11.2% of the year's foxes sightings, about 2.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (8.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Iowa 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 Fox327 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Iowa in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 37 of the 331 verified foxes sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 11.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Iowa?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and January.
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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