Raccoons in Arkansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 181 of the 1,500 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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
12.1%
of yearly sightings
181
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,500
verified records a year
April 8.9%, May 12.1%, June 10.2%. 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, May carries 12.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (8.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 181 of the 1,500 verified raccoons sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Arkansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st 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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