Beavers in South Carolina in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in South Carolina. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 47 of the 505 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 beavers in South Carolina
9.3%
of yearly sightings
47
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
505
verified records a year
December 6.7%, January 9.3%, February 14.9%. Busiest month is February at 14.9%.
505 verified observations of beavers in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
February
75 records (14.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 9.3% |
| Februarypeak | 75 | 14.9% |
| Marchpeak | 65 | 12.9% |
| April | 54 | 10.7% |
| May | 42 | 8.3% |
| June | 24 | 4.8% |
| July | 28 | 5.5% |
| August | 18 | 3.6% |
| September | 46 | 9.1% |
| October | 15 | 3% |
| Novemberpeak | 57 | 11.3% |
| December | 34 | 6.7% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 505 |
In South Carolina, January carries 9.3% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.7%) into January, and it heads toward February (14.9%) after. The busiest month is February (14.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in South Carolina are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver505 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in South Carolina in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 47 of the 505 verified beavers sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in South Carolina?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in South Carolina?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and November, based on 505 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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