Foxes in West Virginia in June
Yes, June is a good month to see foxes in West Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 31 of the 370 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), 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 foxes in West Virginia
8.4%
of yearly sightings
31
records in June
#5
busiest month of 12
370
verified records a year
May 10.3%, June 8.4%, July 4.9%. Busiest month is February at 17.6%.
370 verified observations of foxes in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When foxes are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
February
65 records (17.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 6.5% |
| Februarypeak | 65 | 17.6% |
| Marchpeak | 55 | 14.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 61 | 16.5% |
| May | 38 | 10.3% |
| June | 31 | 8.4% |
| July | 18 | 4.9% |
| August | 9 | 2.4% |
| September | 18 | 4.9% |
| October | 23 | 6.2% |
| November | 16 | 4.3% |
| December | 12 | 3.2% |
Foxes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Red Fox | 365 |
In West Virginia, June carries 8.4% of the year's foxes sightings, about 0.1 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 easing off from May (10.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (4.9%) after. The busiest month is February (17.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The foxes most often recorded in West Virginia are Red Fox. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which foxes you are most likely to see
- Red Fox365 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see foxes in West Virginia in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 31 of the 370 verified foxes sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see foxes in West Virginia?+
June is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though February and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for foxes in West Virginia?+
February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, April and March, based on 370 verified observations.
Which foxes are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Red Fox, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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