Coyotes in Kentucky in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Kentucky. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 499 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Kentucky
8.6%
of yearly sightings
43
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
499
verified records a year
November 6.2%, December 8.6%, January 10.8%. Busiest month is April at 12%.
499 verified observations of coyotes in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
April
60 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 54 | 10.8% |
| Februarypeak | 59 | 11.8% |
| March | 54 | 10.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 60 | 12% |
| May | 49 | 9.8% |
| June | 27 | 5.4% |
| July | 39 | 7.8% |
| August | 16 | 3.2% |
| September | 29 | 5.8% |
| October | 38 | 7.6% |
| November | 31 | 6.2% |
| December | 43 | 8.6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 499 |
In Kentucky, December carries 8.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.3 points above 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 rising from November (6.2%) into December, and it heads toward January (10.8%) after. The busiest month is April (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Kentucky are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote499 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Kentucky in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 43 of the 499 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Kentucky?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Kentucky?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, February and January, based on 499 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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