Coyotes in Kentucky in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Kentucky. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 499 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Kentucky
10.8%
of yearly sightings
54
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
499
verified records a year
December 8.6%, January 10.8%, February 11.8%. 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, January carries 10.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.5 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 (8.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (11.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Kentucky are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote499 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Kentucky in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 54 of the 499 verified coyotes sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Kentucky?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, February and January.
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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