Foxes in New York in January
Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in New York. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 266 of the 2,633 sightings logged across the year (10.1%), 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.
Good month for foxes in New York
10.1%
of yearly sightings
266
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
2,633
verified records a year
December 8.8%, January 10.1%, February 8.8%. Busiest month is May at 13.6%.
2,633 verified observations of foxes in New York, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in New York
Peak month
May
359 records (13.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 266 | 10.1% |
| February | 231 | 8.8% |
| March | 171 | 6.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 281 | 10.7% |
| Maypeak | 359 | 13.6% |
| Junepeak | 278 | 10.6% |
| July | 155 | 5.9% |
| August | 155 | 5.9% |
| September | 128 | 4.9% |
| October | 187 | 7.1% |
| November | 189 | 7.2% |
| December | 233 | 8.8% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 2,603 |
In New York, January carries 10.1% of the year's foxes sightings, about 1.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (8.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (8.8%) after. The busiest month is May (13.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in New York 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 Fox2,603 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in New York in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 266 of the 2,633 verified foxes sightings logged in New York across the year, which is 10.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in New York?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in New York?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 2,633 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in New York?+
The most-recorded species in New York are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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