Beavers in Virginia in January
Yes, January is a good month to see beavers in Virginia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 199 of the 2,433 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), 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.
Good month for beavers in Virginia
8.2%
of yearly sightings
199
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
2,433
verified records a year
December 7.4%, January 8.2%, February 7.7%. Busiest month is April at 16.6%.
2,433 verified observations of beavers in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When beavers are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
404 records (16.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 199 | 8.2% |
| February | 188 | 7.7% |
| Marchpeak | 363 | 14.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 404 | 16.6% |
| Maypeak | 279 | 11.5% |
| June | 176 | 7.2% |
| July | 170 | 7% |
| August | 124 | 5.1% |
| September | 112 | 4.6% |
| October | 119 | 4.9% |
| November | 120 | 4.9% |
| December | 179 | 7.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 2,433 |
In Virginia, January carries 8.2% of the year's beavers sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (7.7%) after. The busiest month is April (16.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The beavers most often recorded in Virginia are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver2,433 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 199 of the 2,433 verified beavers sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see beavers in Virginia?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for beavers in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,433 verified observations.
Which beavers are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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