Raccoons in Kentucky in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Kentucky. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 108 of the 914 sightings logged across the year (11.8%), 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 Kentucky
11.8%
of yearly sightings
108
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
914
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 11.8%, June 14.4%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 4.5% |
| February | 53 | 5.8% |
| March | 82 | 9% |
| Aprilpeak | 134 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 108 | 11.8% |
| Junepeak | 132 | 14.4% |
| July | 103 | 11.3% |
| August | 88 | 9.6% |
| September | 57 | 6.2% |
| October | 45 | 4.9% |
| November | 41 | 4.5% |
| December | 30 | 3.3% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 914 |
In Kentucky, May carries 11.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.5 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 April (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (14.4%) 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 Kentucky 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 Raccoon914 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Kentucky in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 108 of the 914 verified raccoons sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 11.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Kentucky?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, June and May.
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.
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