Mountain Lions in Washington in December
Yes, December is a good month to see mountain lions in Washington. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 39 of the 480 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for mountain lions in Washington
8.1%
of yearly sightings
39
records in December
#7
busiest month of 12
480
verified records a year
November 6.7%, December 8.1%, January 6.7%. Busiest month is April at 11%.
480 verified observations of mountain lions in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Washington
Peak month
April
53 records (11% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 6.7% |
| February | 41 | 8.5% |
| Marchpeak | 51 | 10.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 53 | 11% |
| May | 45 | 9.4% |
| June | 43 | 9% |
| Julypeak | 46 | 9.6% |
| August | 26 | 5.4% |
| September | 38 | 7.9% |
| October | 34 | 7.1% |
| November | 32 | 6.7% |
| December | 39 | 8.1% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 480 |
In Washington, December carries 8.1% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 0.2 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 is rising from November (6.7%) into December, and it heads toward January (6.7%) after. The busiest month is April (11%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Washington are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion480 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Washington in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 39 of the 480 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see mountain lions in Washington?+
December is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for mountain lions in Washington?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and July, based on 480 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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