Mountain Lions in Utah in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Utah. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 22 of the 199 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), 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 mountain lions in Utah
11.1%
of yearly sightings
22
records in December
#2
busiest month of 12
199
verified records a year
November 4.5%, December 11.1%, January 8%. Busiest month is May at 13.1%.
199 verified observations of mountain lions in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
26 records (13.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 8% |
| February | 19 | 9.5% |
| March | 20 | 10.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 21 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 26 | 13.1% |
| June | 13 | 6.5% |
| July | 11 | 5.5% |
| August | 15 | 7.5% |
| September | 16 | 8% |
| October | 11 | 5.5% |
| November | 9 | 4.5% |
| Decemberpeak | 22 | 11.1% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 199 |
In Utah, December carries 11.1% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from November (4.5%) into December, and it heads toward January (8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Utah are Mountain Lion. 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 mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion199 records
Plan your mountain lion trip in Utah
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Utah in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 22 of the 199 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see mountain lions in Utah?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, December and April.
What month is best for mountain lions in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, December and April, based on 199 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.