Coyotes in West Virginia in January
Yes, January is a good month to see coyotes in West Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 25 of the 278 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in West Virginia
9%
of yearly sightings
25
records in January
#5
busiest month of 12
278
verified records a year
December 6.8%, January 9%, February 12.6%. Busiest month is February at 12.6%.
278 verified observations of coyotes in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
February
35 records (12.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 9% |
| Februarypeak | 35 | 12.6% |
| March | 23 | 8.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 34 | 12.2% |
| May | 22 | 7.9% |
| June | 12 | 4.3% |
| July | 12 | 4.3% |
| August | 12 | 4.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 35 | 12.6% |
| October | 27 | 9.7% |
| November | 22 | 7.9% |
| December | 19 | 6.8% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 278 |
In West Virginia, January carries 9% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.8%) into January, and it heads toward February (12.6%) after. The busiest month is February (12.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in West 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
- Coyote278 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in West Virginia in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 25 of the 278 verified coyotes sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in West Virginia?+
January is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in West Virginia?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, September and April, based on 278 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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