Foxes in Kansas in January

Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 311 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for foxes in Kansas

8.4%

of yearly sightings

26

records in January

#4

busiest month of 12

311

verified records a year

December 4.8%, January 8.4%, February 3.2%. Busiest month is May at 18%.

Best months: May, June, April

311 verified observations of foxes in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When foxes are recorded in Kansas

Peak month

May

56 records (18% of the year)

Quietest month

February

10 records

MonthObservationsShare
January268.4%
February103.2%
March237.4%
Aprilpeak3110%
Maypeak5618%
Junepeak4012.9%
July227.1%
August237.4%
September165.1%
October258%
November247.7%
December154.8%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox274
Swift Fox35

In Kansas, January carries 8.4% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from December (4.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (3.2%) after. The busiest month is May (18%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The foxes most often recorded in Kansas are Red Fox and Swift 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 Fox274 records
  • Swift Fox35 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see foxes in Kansas in January?+

Yes. January accounts for 26 of the 311 verified foxes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is January a good time to see foxes in Kansas?+

January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for foxes in Kansas?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 311 verified observations.

Which foxes are you most likely to see in Kansas?+

The most-recorded species in Kansas are Red Fox and Swift Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.