Foxes in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see foxes in West Virginia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 38 of the 370 sightings logged across the year (10.3%), 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
10.3%
of yearly sightings
38
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
370
verified records a year
April 16.5%, May 10.3%, June 8.4%. 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, May carries 10.3% of the year's foxes sightings, about 2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (16.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.4%) 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 38 of the 370 verified foxes sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 10.3% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see foxes in West Virginia?+
May is the 4th 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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