Coyotes in Nebraska in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Nebraska. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 51 of the 578 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Nebraska
8.8%
of yearly sightings
51
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
578
verified records a year
November 10.4%, December 8.8%, January 10.6%. Busiest month is January at 10.6%.
578 verified observations of coyotes in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
January
61 records (10.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 61 | 10.6% |
| Februarypeak | 58 | 10% |
| March | 57 | 9.9% |
| April | 56 | 9.7% |
| May | 49 | 8.5% |
| June | 36 | 6.2% |
| July | 26 | 4.5% |
| August | 30 | 5.2% |
| September | 44 | 7.6% |
| October | 50 | 8.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 60 | 10.4% |
| December | 51 | 8.8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 578 |
In Nebraska, December carries 8.8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.5 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 easing off from November (10.4%) into December, and it heads toward January (10.6%) after. The busiest month is January (10.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Nebraska 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
- Coyote578 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Nebraska in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 51 of the 578 verified coyotes sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Nebraska?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though January and November is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Nebraska?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, November and February, based on 578 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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