Coyotes in New Mexico in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see coyotes in New Mexico. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 222 of the 2,340 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 coyotes in New Mexico
9.5%
of yearly sightings
222
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
2,340
verified records a year
November 7.7%, December 9.5%, January 8.6%. Busiest month is April at 13.1%.
2,340 verified observations of coyotes in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
307 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 201 | 8.6% |
| February | 179 | 7.6% |
| March | 177 | 7.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 307 | 13.1% |
| Maypeak | 219 | 9.4% |
| June | 185 | 7.9% |
| July | 174 | 7.4% |
| August | 143 | 6.1% |
| September | 171 | 7.3% |
| October | 181 | 7.7% |
| November | 181 | 7.7% |
| Decemberpeak | 222 | 9.5% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 2,340 |
In New Mexico, December carries 9.5% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1.2 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 (7.7%) into December, and it heads toward January (8.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in New Mexico 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
- Coyote2,340 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in New Mexico in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 222 of the 2,340 verified coyotes sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in New Mexico?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, December and May.
What month is best for coyotes in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, December and May, based on 2,340 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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