Foxes in Washington in September

Yes, September is a good month to see foxes in Washington. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 76 of the 932 sightings logged across the year (8.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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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 foxes in Washington

8.2%

of yearly sightings

76

records in September

#7

busiest month of 12

932

verified records a year

August 8.9%, September 8.2%, October 9.2%. Busiest month is May at 17.6%.

Best months: May, June, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

January

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
January151.6%
February283%
March434.6%
April11312.1%
Maypeak16417.6%
Junepeak14415.5%
Julypeak12713.6%
August838.9%
September768.2%
October869.2%
November242.6%
December293.1%

Foxes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Red Fox929

In Washington, September carries 8.2% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.1 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (9.2%) after. The busiest month is May (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The foxes most often recorded in Washington are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+

Yes. September accounts for 76 of the 932 verified foxes sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.2% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see foxes in Washington?+

September is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

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.