Foxes in Minnesota in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see foxes in Minnesota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 209 of the 1,884 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Minnesota
11.1%
of yearly sightings
209
records in January
#1
busiest month of 12
1,884
verified records a year
December 7.6%, January 11.1%, February 8.5%. Busiest month is January at 11.1%.
1,884 verified observations of foxes in Minnesota, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Minnesota
Peak month
January
209 records (11.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 209 | 11.1% |
| February | 160 | 8.5% |
| March | 153 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 205 | 10.9% |
| Maypeak | 202 | 10.7% |
| June | 166 | 8.8% |
| July | 134 | 7.1% |
| August | 98 | 5.2% |
| September | 164 | 8.7% |
| October | 121 | 6.4% |
| November | 128 | 6.8% |
| December | 144 | 7.6% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 1,840 |
In Minnesota, January carries 11.1% of the year's foxes sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.6%) into January, and it heads toward February (8.5%) 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 Minnesota 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 Fox1,840 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Minnesota in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 209 of the 1,884 verified foxes sightings logged in Minnesota across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Minnesota?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, April and May.
What month is best for foxes in Minnesota?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, April and May, based on 1,884 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Minnesota?+
The most-recorded species in Minnesota are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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