Rabbits in Missouri in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Missouri. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 344 of the 2,814 sightings logged across the year (12.2%), 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 rabbits in Missouri
12.2%
of yearly sightings
344
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,814
verified records a year
June 20.1%, July 12.2%, August 8.6%. Busiest month is May at 21.5%.
2,814 verified observations of rabbits in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
May
604 records (21.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 1.5% |
| February | 72 | 2.6% |
| March | 128 | 4.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 508 | 18.1% |
| Maypeak | 604 | 21.5% |
| Junepeak | 565 | 20.1% |
| July | 344 | 12.2% |
| August | 242 | 8.6% |
| September | 132 | 4.7% |
| October | 93 | 3.3% |
| November | 52 | 1.8% |
| December | 32 | 1.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 2,632 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 15 |
| European Rabbit | 13 |
In Missouri, July carries 12.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 3.9 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 (20.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (8.6%) after. The busiest month is May (21.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Missouri are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit. 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 rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail2,632 records
- Swamp Rabbit15 records
- European Rabbit13 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Missouri in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 344 of the 2,814 verified rabbits sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 12.2% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Missouri?+
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 rabbits in Missouri?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 2,814 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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