Badgers in New Mexico in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see badgers in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 43 of the 350 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 badgers in New Mexico
12.3%
of yearly sightings
43
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
350
verified records a year
November 3.4%, December 12.3%, January 17.1%. Busiest month is January at 17.1%.
350 verified observations of badgers in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
January
60 records (17.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 60 | 17.1% |
| February | 9 | 2.6% |
| March | 12 | 3.4% |
| April | 31 | 8.9% |
| May | 20 | 5.7% |
| Junepeak | 40 | 11.4% |
| July | 38 | 10.9% |
| August | 36 | 10.3% |
| September | 24 | 6.9% |
| October | 25 | 7.1% |
| November | 12 | 3.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 43 | 12.3% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 350 |
In New Mexico, December carries 12.3% of the year's badgers sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (3.4%) into December, and it heads toward January (17.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in New Mexico are American Badger. 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 badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger350 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in New Mexico in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 43 of the 350 verified badgers sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see badgers in New Mexico?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, December and June.
What month is best for badgers in New Mexico?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, December and June, based on 350 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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