Coyotes in Ohio in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Ohio. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 152 of the 1,626 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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.
Good month for coyotes in Ohio
9.3%
of yearly sightings
152
records in December
#6
busiest month of 12
1,626
verified records a year
November 5.6%, December 9.3%, January 9.9%. Busiest month is February at 11.7%.
1,626 verified observations of coyotes in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
February
191 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 161 | 9.9% |
| Februarypeak | 191 | 11.7% |
| Marchpeak | 175 | 10.8% |
| April | 159 | 9.8% |
| Maypeak | 182 | 11.2% |
| June | 120 | 7.4% |
| July | 96 | 5.9% |
| August | 87 | 5.4% |
| September | 100 | 6.2% |
| October | 112 | 6.9% |
| November | 91 | 5.6% |
| December | 152 | 9.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,626 |
In Ohio, December carries 9.3% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 1 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 rising from November (5.6%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.9%) after. The busiest month is February (11.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Ohio 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
- Coyote1,626 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Ohio in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 152 of the 1,626 verified coyotes sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Ohio?+
December is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though February and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Ohio?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, May and March, based on 1,626 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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