Raccoons in Michigan in July
Yes, July is a good month to see raccoons in Michigan. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 351 of the 2,959 sightings logged across the year (11.9%), 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.
Good month for raccoons in Michigan
11.9%
of yearly sightings
351
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,959
verified records a year
June 16.3%, July 11.9%, August 7.1%. Busiest month is May at 18.1%.
2,959 verified observations of raccoons in Michigan, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Michigan
Peak month
May
536 records (18.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 3% |
| February | 143 | 4.8% |
| March | 219 | 7.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 423 | 14.3% |
| Maypeak | 536 | 18.1% |
| Junepeak | 482 | 16.3% |
| July | 351 | 11.9% |
| August | 210 | 7.1% |
| September | 200 | 6.8% |
| October | 166 | 5.6% |
| November | 71 | 2.4% |
| December | 69 | 2.3% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,959 |
In Michigan, July carries 11.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.6 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 June (16.3%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.1%) after. The busiest month is May (18.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Michigan are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon2,959 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Michigan in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 351 of the 2,959 verified raccoons sightings logged in Michigan across the year, which is 11.9% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see raccoons in Michigan?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Michigan?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,959 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Michigan?+
The most-recorded species in Michigan are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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