Coyotes in Rhode Island in December
Yes, December is a good month to see coyotes in Rhode Island. It is the 8th busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 336 sightings logged across the year (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 coyotes in Rhode Island
8%
of yearly sightings
27
records in December
#8
busiest month of 12
336
verified records a year
November 6.3%, December 8%, January 8.3%. Busiest month is March at 12.8%.
336 verified observations of coyotes in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
March
43 records (12.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 8.3% |
| February | 27 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 43 | 12.8% |
| April | 32 | 9.5% |
| Maypeak | 37 | 11% |
| June | 25 | 7.4% |
| July | 28 | 8.3% |
| Augustpeak | 33 | 9.8% |
| September | 17 | 5.1% |
| October | 18 | 5.4% |
| November | 21 | 6.3% |
| December | 27 | 8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 336 |
In Rhode Island, December carries 8% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 8th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (6.3%) into December, and it heads toward January (8.3%) after. The busiest month is March (12.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Rhode Island 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
- Coyote336 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Rhode Island in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 27 of the 336 verified coyotes sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see coyotes in Rhode Island?+
December is the 8th busiest month. It is workable, though March and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Rhode Island?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and August, based on 336 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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