Raccoons in Arkansas in April
Yes, April is a good month to see raccoons in Arkansas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 133 of the 1,500 sightings logged across the year (8.9%), 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 Arkansas
8.9%
of yearly sightings
133
records in April
#6
busiest month of 12
1,500
verified records a year
March 9.6%, April 8.9%, May 12.1%. Busiest month is May at 12.1%.
1,500 verified observations of raccoons in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
May
181 records (12.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 5.5% |
| February | 90 | 6% |
| March | 144 | 9.6% |
| April | 133 | 8.9% |
| Maypeak | 181 | 12.1% |
| Junepeak | 153 | 10.2% |
| July | 135 | 9% |
| August | 126 | 8.4% |
| September | 131 | 8.7% |
| Octoberpeak | 154 | 10.3% |
| November | 102 | 6.8% |
| December | 69 | 4.6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,500 |
In Arkansas, April carries 8.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between March and April, and it heads toward May (12.1%) after. The busiest month is May (12.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Arkansas are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,500 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Arkansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 133 of the 1,500 verified raccoons sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 8.9% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see raccoons in Arkansas?+
April is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Arkansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, October and June, based on 1,500 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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