Foxes in Virginia in January
Yes, January is one of the best months to see foxes in Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 667 of the 5,259 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 Virginia
12.7%
of yearly sightings
667
records in January
#3
busiest month of 12
5,259
verified records a year
December 8.2%, January 12.7%, February 7.1%. Busiest month is April at 15.9%.
5,259 verified observations of foxes in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
836 records (15.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 667 | 12.7% |
| February | 375 | 7.1% |
| March | 401 | 7.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 836 | 15.9% |
| Maypeak | 692 | 13.2% |
| June | 440 | 8.4% |
| July | 301 | 5.7% |
| August | 212 | 4% |
| September | 293 | 5.6% |
| October | 301 | 5.7% |
| November | 311 | 5.9% |
| December | 430 | 8.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 5,229 |
In Virginia, January carries 12.7% of the year's foxes sightings, about 4.4 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 is rising from December (8.2%) into January, and it heads toward February (7.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so January is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Virginia are Red Fox. 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 foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox5,229 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 667 of the 5,259 verified foxes sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see foxes in Virginia?+
January is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and January.
What month is best for foxes in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and January, based on 5,259 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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