Raccoons in Arkansas in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in Arkansas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 153 of the 1,500 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Peak month for raccoons in Arkansas
10.2%
of yearly sightings
153
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
1,500
verified records a year
May 12.1%, June 10.2%, July 9%. 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, June carries 10.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.9 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 May (12.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Arkansas are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,500 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Arkansas
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Arkansas in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 153 of the 1,500 verified raccoons sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see raccoons in Arkansas?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, October and June.
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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