Raccoons in Missouri in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Missouri. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 191 of the 2,305 sightings logged across the year (8.3%), 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 Missouri
8.3%
of yearly sightings
191
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
2,305
verified records a year
January 8%, February 8.3%, March 6%. Busiest month is April at 13.8%.
2,305 verified observations of raccoons in Missouri, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Missouri
Peak month
April
318 records (13.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 184 | 8% |
| February | 191 | 8.3% |
| March | 139 | 6% |
| Aprilpeak | 318 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 296 | 12.8% |
| Junepeak | 304 | 13.2% |
| July | 192 | 8.3% |
| August | 172 | 7.5% |
| September | 144 | 6.2% |
| October | 172 | 7.5% |
| November | 125 | 5.4% |
| December | 68 | 3% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,305 |
In Missouri, February carries 8.3% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between January and February, and it heads toward March (6%) after. The busiest month is April (13.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Missouri 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 Raccoon2,305 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Missouri in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 191 of the 2,305 verified raccoons sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 8.3% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Missouri?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Missouri?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 2,305 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Missouri?+
The most-recorded species in Missouri are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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