Raccoons in Missouri in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in Missouri. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 296 of the 2,305 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for raccoons in Missouri
12.8%
of yearly sightings
296
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
2,305
verified records a year
April 13.8%, May 12.8%, June 13.2%. 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, May carries 12.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (13.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Missouri are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon2,305 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Missouri
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Missouri in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 296 of the 2,305 verified raccoons sightings logged in Missouri across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Missouri?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, June and May.
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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