Raccoons in Maryland in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Maryland. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 320 of the 4,008 sightings logged across the year (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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Maryland
8%
of yearly sightings
320
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
4,008
verified records a year
January 6.4%, February 8%, March 11.3%. Busiest month is April at 12.3%.
4,008 verified observations of raccoons in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
April
493 records (12.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 257 | 6.4% |
| February | 320 | 8% |
| Marchpeak | 451 | 11.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 493 | 12.3% |
| Maypeak | 493 | 12.3% |
| June | 428 | 10.7% |
| July | 293 | 7.3% |
| August | 233 | 5.8% |
| September | 238 | 5.9% |
| October | 287 | 7.2% |
| November | 249 | 6.2% |
| December | 266 | 6.6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 4,008 |
In Maryland, February carries 8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.3 points below 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 (6.4%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.3%) after. The busiest month is April (12.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Maryland 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 Raccoon4,008 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Maryland in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 320 of the 4,008 verified raccoons sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 8% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Maryland?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Maryland?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 4,008 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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