Raccoons in Nebraska in March
Yes, March is a good month to see raccoons in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 53 of the 651 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Nebraska
8.1%
of yearly sightings
53
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
651
verified records a year
February 4.6%, March 8.1%, April 16.7%. Busiest month is April at 16.7%.
651 verified observations of raccoons in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
April
109 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 3.7% |
| February | 30 | 4.6% |
| March | 53 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 109 | 16.7% |
| Maypeak | 109 | 16.7% |
| Junepeak | 103 | 15.8% |
| July | 51 | 7.8% |
| August | 29 | 4.5% |
| September | 38 | 5.8% |
| October | 41 | 6.3% |
| November | 39 | 6% |
| December | 25 | 3.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 651 |
In Nebraska, March carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below 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 rising from February (4.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (16.7%) after. The busiest month is April (16.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Nebraska are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon651 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Nebraska in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 53 of the 651 verified raccoons sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Nebraska?+
March 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 Nebraska?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 651 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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