Foxes in Washington in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see foxes in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 127 of the 932 sightings logged across the year (13.6%), 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 Washington
13.6%
of yearly sightings
127
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
932
verified records a year
June 15.5%, July 13.6%, August 8.9%. Busiest month is May at 17.6%.
932 verified observations of foxes in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
164 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 1.6% |
| February | 28 | 3% |
| March | 43 | 4.6% |
| April | 113 | 12.1% |
| Maypeak | 164 | 17.6% |
| Junepeak | 144 | 15.5% |
| Julypeak | 127 | 13.6% |
| August | 83 | 8.9% |
| September | 76 | 8.2% |
| October | 86 | 9.2% |
| November | 24 | 2.6% |
| December | 29 | 3.1% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 929 |
In Washington, July carries 13.6% of the year's foxes sightings, about 5.3 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 easing off from June (15.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The foxes most often recorded in Washington are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox929 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in Washington in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 127 of the 932 verified foxes sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 13.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see foxes in Washington?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and July.
What month is best for foxes in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and July, based on 932 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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