Coyotes in Utah in August

Yes, August is a good month to see coyotes in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 102 of the 1,174 sightings logged across the year (8.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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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 Utah

8.7%

of yearly sightings

102

records in August

#5

busiest month of 12

1,174

verified records a year

July 6.8%, August 8.7%, September 10.1%. Busiest month is May at 10.9%.

Best months: May, April, September

1,174 verified observations of coyotes in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When coyotes are recorded in Utah

Peak month

May

128 records (10.9% of the year)

Quietest month

November

76 records

MonthObservationsShare
January907.7%
February1139.6%
March907.7%
Aprilpeak12010.2%
Maypeak12810.9%
June806.8%
July806.8%
August1028.7%
Septemberpeak11810.1%
October1018.6%
November766.5%
December766.5%

Coyotes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Coyote1,174

In Utah, August carries 8.7% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.4 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 July (6.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (10.1%) after. The busiest month is May (10.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The coyotes most often recorded in Utah are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which coyotes you are most likely to see

  • Coyote1,174 records
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Plan your coyote trip in Utah

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see coyotes in Utah in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 102 of the 1,174 verified coyotes sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 8.7% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see coyotes in Utah?+

August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for coyotes in Utah?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and September, based on 1,174 verified observations.

Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Utah?+

The most-recorded species in Utah are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.