Coyotes in Tennessee in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Tennessee. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 115 of the 1,111 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for coyotes in Tennessee
10.4%
of yearly sightings
115
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
1,111
verified records a year
December 6%, January 10.4%, February 10.7%. Busiest month is March at 12%.
1,111 verified observations of coyotes in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
March
133 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 115 | 10.4% |
| Februarypeak | 119 | 10.7% |
| Marchpeak | 133 | 12% |
| April | 112 | 10.1% |
| May | 98 | 8.8% |
| June | 79 | 7.1% |
| July | 62 | 5.6% |
| August | 72 | 6.5% |
| September | 91 | 8.2% |
| October | 76 | 6.8% |
| November | 87 | 7.8% |
| December | 67 | 6% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,111 |
In Tennessee, January carries 10.4% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6%) into January, and it heads toward February (10.7%) 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 Tennessee 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
- Coyote1,111 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Tennessee in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 115 of the 1,111 verified coyotes sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Tennessee?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, February and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Tennessee?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and January, based on 1,111 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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