Raccoons in Nevada in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Nevada. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 212 sightings logged across the year (9%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Nevada
9%
of yearly sightings
19
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
212
verified records a year
January 12.7%, February 9%, March 10.4%. Busiest month is January at 12.7%.
212 verified observations of raccoons in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
January
27 records (12.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Januarypeak | 27 | 12.7% |
| February | 19 | 9% |
| Marchpeak | 22 | 10.4% |
| April | 16 | 7.5% |
| May | 13 | 6.1% |
| June | 20 | 9.4% |
| July | 11 | 5.2% |
| August | 15 | 7.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 22 | 10.4% |
| October | 13 | 6.1% |
| November | 18 | 8.5% |
| December | 16 | 7.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 212 |
In Nevada, February carries 9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.7 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 is easing off from January (12.7%) into February, and it heads toward March (10.4%) after. The busiest month is January (12.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Nevada 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 Raccoon212 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Nevada in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 19 of the 212 verified raccoons sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Nevada?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though January and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Nevada?+
January is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through January, March and September, based on 212 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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