Raccoons in Alabama in January
Yes, January is a good month to see raccoons in Alabama. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 122 of the 1,532 sightings logged across the year (8%), 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 raccoons in Alabama
8%
of yearly sightings
122
records in January
#7
busiest month of 12
1,532
verified records a year
December 6%, January 8%, February 11%. Busiest month is March at 11.7%.
1,532 verified observations of raccoons in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
March
179 records (11.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 122 | 8% |
| Februarypeak | 169 | 11% |
| Marchpeak | 179 | 11.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 154 | 10.1% |
| May | 145 | 9.5% |
| June | 108 | 7% |
| July | 75 | 4.9% |
| August | 97 | 6.3% |
| September | 130 | 8.5% |
| October | 121 | 7.9% |
| November | 140 | 9.1% |
| December | 92 | 6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,532 |
In Alabama, January carries 8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.3 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 December (6%) into January, and it heads toward February (11%) after. The busiest month is March (11.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Alabama are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,532 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Alabama in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 122 of the 1,532 verified raccoons sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see raccoons in Alabama?+
January is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though March and February is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Alabama?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, February and April, based on 1,532 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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