Mountain Lions in Utah in January
Yes, January is a good month to see mountain lions in Utah. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 199 sightings logged across the year (8%), 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 mountain lions in Utah
8%
of yearly sightings
16
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
199
verified records a year
December 11.1%, January 8%, February 9.5%. 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, January carries 8% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 0.3 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from December (11.1%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.5%) after. The busiest month is May (13.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Utah are Mountain Lion. 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 mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion199 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Utah in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 16 of the 199 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see mountain lions in Utah?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.