Coyotes in Virginia in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see coyotes in Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 140 of the 1,269 sightings logged across the year (11%), 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 coyotes in Virginia
11%
of yearly sightings
140
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
1,269
verified records a year
December 10.4%, January 11%, February 10.2%. Busiest month is April at 13.4%.
1,269 verified observations of coyotes in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
170 records (13.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 140 | 11% |
| February | 130 | 10.2% |
| Marchpeak | 144 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 170 | 13.4% |
| May | 91 | 7.2% |
| June | 76 | 6% |
| July | 49 | 3.9% |
| August | 55 | 4.3% |
| September | 92 | 7.2% |
| October | 107 | 8.4% |
| November | 83 | 6.5% |
| December | 132 | 10.4% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 1,269 |
In Virginia, January carries 11% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 2.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between December and January, and it heads toward February (10.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The coyotes most often recorded in Virginia are Coyote. 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 coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote1,269 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 140 of the 1,269 verified coyotes sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 11% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Virginia?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and January.
What month is best for coyotes in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and January, based on 1,269 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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