Foxes in Pennsylvania in January
Yes, January is a good month to see foxes in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 330 of the 3,737 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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 Pennsylvania
8.8%
of yearly sightings
330
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
3,737
verified records a year
December 5.9%, January 8.8%, February 6.4%. Busiest month is May at 17.1%.
3,737 verified observations of foxes in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Pennsylvania
Peak month
May
639 records (17.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 330 | 8.8% |
| February | 238 | 6.4% |
| March | 235 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 565 | 15.1% |
| Maypeak | 639 | 17.1% |
| Junepeak | 507 | 13.6% |
| July | 225 | 6% |
| August | 165 | 4.4% |
| September | 186 | 5% |
| October | 224 | 6% |
| November | 201 | 5.4% |
| December | 222 | 5.9% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 3,707 |
In Pennsylvania, January carries 8.8% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.5 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 (5.9%) into January, and it heads toward February (6.4%) after. The busiest month is May (17.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in Pennsylvania 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 Fox3,707 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Pennsylvania in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 330 of the 3,737 verified foxes sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Pennsylvania?+
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 Pennsylvania?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 3,737 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+
The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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