Rabbits in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Nevada. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 410 of the 3,158 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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 rabbits in Nevada
13%
of yearly sightings
410
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
3,158
verified records a year
April 13.8%, May 13%, June 14.1%. Busiest month is June at 14.1%.
3,158 verified observations of rabbits in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
June
446 records (14.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 177 | 5.6% |
| February | 179 | 5.7% |
| March | 282 | 8.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 436 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 410 | 13% |
| Junepeak | 446 | 14.1% |
| July | 290 | 9.2% |
| August | 210 | 6.6% |
| September | 194 | 6.1% |
| October | 202 | 6.4% |
| November | 161 | 5.1% |
| December | 171 | 5.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Desert Cottontail | 1,805 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 725 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 278 |
| European Rabbit | 23 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 18 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 14 |
| Pygmy Rabbit | 11 |
In Nevada, May carries 13% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 4.7 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 (14.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Nevada are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain Cottontail. 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 rabbits you are most likely to see
- Desert Cottontail1,805 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit725 records
- Mountain Cottontail278 records
- European Rabbit23 records
- Snowshoe Hare18 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 410 of the 3,158 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and May.
What month is best for rabbits in Nevada?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 3,158 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Mountain Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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