Raccoons in Kentucky in March

Yes, March is a good month to see raccoons in Kentucky. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 82 of the 914 sightings logged across the year (9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in KentuckyCommon Raccoon photographed in KentuckyCommon Raccoon photographed in Kentucky
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for raccoons in Kentucky

9%

of yearly sightings

82

records in March

#6

busiest month of 12

914

verified records a year

February 5.8%, March 9%, April 14.7%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.

Best months: April, June, May

914 verified observations of raccoons in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Kentucky

Peak month

April

134 records (14.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

30 records

MonthObservationsShare
January414.5%
February535.8%
March829%
Aprilpeak13414.7%
Maypeak10811.8%
Junepeak13214.4%
July10311.3%
August889.6%
September576.2%
October454.9%
November414.5%
December303.3%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon914

In Kentucky, March carries 9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.7 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 is rising from February (5.8%) into March, and it heads toward April (14.7%) after. The busiest month is April (14.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The raccoons most often recorded in Kentucky are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon914 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Kentucky in March?+

Yes. March accounts for 82 of the 914 verified raccoons sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.

Is March a good time to see raccoons in Kentucky?+

March is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for raccoons in Kentucky?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 914 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+

The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.