Beavers in Kentucky in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in Kentucky. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 24 of the 295 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 beavers in Kentucky
8.1%
of yearly sightings
24
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
295
verified records a year
December 9.2%, January 8.1%, February 11.2%. Busiest month is April at 17.6%.
295 verified observations of beavers in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
April
52 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 8.1% |
| Februarypeak | 33 | 11.2% |
| March | 33 | 11.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 52 | 17.6% |
| Maypeak | 34 | 11.5% |
| June | 23 | 7.8% |
| July | 7 | 2.4% |
| August | 13 | 4.4% |
| September | 19 | 6.4% |
| October | 13 | 4.4% |
| November | 17 | 5.8% |
| December | 27 | 9.2% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 295 |
In Kentucky, January carries 8.1% of the year's beavers 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 easing off from December (9.2%) into January, and it heads toward February (11.2%) after. The busiest month is April (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Kentucky are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver295 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Kentucky in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 24 of the 295 verified beavers sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Kentucky?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Kentucky?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and February, based on 295 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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