Raccoons in Georgia in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 161 of the 1,877 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 Georgia
8.6%
of yearly sightings
161
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
1,877
verified records a year
January 6.1%, February 8.6%, March 14.8%. Busiest month is March at 14.8%.
1,877 verified observations of raccoons in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
March
278 records (14.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 114 | 6.1% |
| February | 161 | 8.6% |
| Marchpeak | 278 | 14.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 235 | 12.5% |
| Maypeak | 215 | 11.5% |
| June | 178 | 9.5% |
| July | 126 | 6.7% |
| August | 105 | 5.6% |
| September | 95 | 5.1% |
| October | 147 | 7.8% |
| November | 122 | 6.5% |
| December | 101 | 5.4% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,877 |
In Georgia, February carries 8.6% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.3 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 January (6.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (14.8%) after. The busiest month is March (14.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Georgia are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,877 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Georgia in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 161 of the 1,877 verified raccoons sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Georgia?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though March and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Georgia?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, April and May, based on 1,877 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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