Coyotes in North Carolina in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in North Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 185 of the 1,747 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 North Carolina
10.6%
of yearly sightings
185
records in January
#2
busiest month of 12
1,747
verified records a year
December 8.4%, January 10.6%, February 9.6%. Busiest month is April at 11.8%.
1,747 verified observations of coyotes in North Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in North Carolina
Peak month
April
207 records (11.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 185 | 10.6% |
| February | 168 | 9.6% |
| Marchpeak | 182 | 10.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 207 | 11.8% |
| May | 165 | 9.4% |
| June | 130 | 7.4% |
| July | 83 | 4.8% |
| August | 81 | 4.6% |
| September | 118 | 6.8% |
| October | 112 | 6.4% |
| November | 169 | 9.7% |
| December | 147 | 8.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,747 |
In North Carolina, January carries 10.6% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.3 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 December (8.4%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in North Carolina are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,747 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in North Carolina in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 185 of the 1,747 verified coyotes sightings logged in North Carolina across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in North Carolina?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, January and March.
What month is best for coyotes in North Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, January and March, based on 1,747 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in North Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in North Carolina are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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