Raccoons in Maryland in June
Yes, June is a good month to see raccoons in Maryland. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 428 of the 4,008 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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
10.7%
of yearly sightings
428
records in June
#4
busiest month of 12
4,008
verified records a year
May 12.3%, June 10.7%, July 7.3%. 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, June carries 10.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (12.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (7.3%) 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 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 Raccoon4,008 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Maryland in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 428 of the 4,008 verified raccoons sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see raccoons in Maryland?+
June is the 4th 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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