Raccoons in Alabama in November

Yes, November is a good month to see raccoons in Alabama. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 140 of the 1,532 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in AlabamaCommon Raccoon photographed in AlabamaCommon Raccoon photographed in Alabama
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for raccoons in Alabama

9.1%

of yearly sightings

140

records in November

#5

busiest month of 12

1,532

verified records a year

October 7.9%, November 9.1%, December 6%. Busiest month is March at 11.7%.

Best months: March, February, April

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)

Quietest month

July

75 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1228%
Februarypeak16911%
Marchpeak17911.7%
Aprilpeak15410.1%
May1459.5%
June1087%
July754.9%
August976.3%
September1308.5%
October1217.9%
November1409.1%
December926%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon1,532

In Alabama, November carries 9.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.8 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 October (7.9%) into November, and it heads toward December (6%) 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 November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon1,532 records
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Plan your raccoon trip in Alabama

Start with live tours near Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Alabama in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 140 of the 1,532 verified raccoons sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see raccoons in Alabama?+

November is the 5th 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.