Raccoons in Arizona in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see raccoons in Arizona. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 109 of the 1,152 sightings logged across the year (9.5%), 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 ArizonaCommon Raccoon photographed in ArizonaCommon Raccoon photographed in Arizona
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Arizona

9.5%

of yearly sightings

109

records in November

#3

busiest month of 12

1,152

verified records a year

October 12.1%, November 9.5%, December 7.5%. Busiest month is October at 12.1%.

Best months: October, September, November

1,152 verified observations of raccoons in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Arizona

Peak month

October

139 records (12.1% of the year)

Quietest month

June

59 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1059.1%
February897.7%
March978.4%
April978.4%
May756.5%
June595.1%
July776.7%
August938.1%
Septemberpeak12610.9%
Octoberpeak13912.1%
Novemberpeak1099.5%
December867.5%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon1,152

In Arizona, November carries 9.5% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from October (12.1%) into November, and it heads toward December (7.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in Arizona 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 Raccoon1,152 records
Plan your tripChiricahua National Monument

Plan your raccoon trip in Arizona

Start with live tours near Chiricahua National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Arizona in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 109 of the 1,152 verified raccoons sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 9.5% of the annual total.

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

November is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, September and November.

What month is best for raccoons in Arizona?+

October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, September and November, based on 1,152 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Arizona?+

The most-recorded species in Arizona are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.