Foxes in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see foxes in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 102 of the 665 sightings logged across the year (15.3%), 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.
Peak month for foxes in Utah
15.3%
of yearly sightings
102
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
665
verified records a year
April 14%, May 15.3%, June 10.1%. Busiest month is May at 15.3%.
665 verified observations of foxes in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
102 records (15.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 7.5% |
| Februarypeak | 68 | 10.2% |
| March | 45 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 93 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 102 | 15.3% |
| June | 67 | 10.1% |
| July | 45 | 6.8% |
| August | 40 | 6% |
| September | 36 | 5.4% |
| October | 34 | 5.1% |
| November | 41 | 6.2% |
| December | 44 | 6.6% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 573 |
| Kit Fox | 79 |
In Utah, May carries 15.3% of the year's foxes sightings, about 7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Utah are Red Fox and Kit Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox573 records
- Kit Fox79 records
Plan your fox trip in Utah
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Utah in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 102 of the 665 verified foxes sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 15.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and February.
What month is best for foxes in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and February, based on 665 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Red Fox and Kit Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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