Raccoons in Iowa in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in Iowa. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 128 of the 867 sightings logged across the year (14.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in Iowa
14.8%
of yearly sightings
128
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
867
verified records a year
May 15.9%, June 14.8%, July 9.3%. Busiest month is May at 15.9%.
867 verified observations of raccoons in Iowa, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Iowa
Peak month
May
138 records (15.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 4% |
| February | 37 | 4.3% |
| March | 71 | 8.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 102 | 11.8% |
| Maypeak | 138 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 128 | 14.8% |
| July | 81 | 9.3% |
| August | 58 | 6.7% |
| September | 79 | 9.1% |
| October | 68 | 7.8% |
| November | 40 | 4.6% |
| December | 30 | 3.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 867 |
In Iowa, June carries 14.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (15.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (9.3%) 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 Iowa 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 Raccoon867 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Iowa in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 128 of the 867 verified raccoons sightings logged in Iowa across the year, which is 14.8% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see raccoons in Iowa?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for raccoons in Iowa?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 867 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Iowa?+
The most-recorded species in Iowa are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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