Raccoons in Nevada in June

Yes, June is a good month to see raccoons in Nevada. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 20 of the 212 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in NevadaCommon Raccoon photographed in NevadaCommon Raccoon photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for raccoons in Nevada

9.4%

of yearly sightings

20

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

212

verified records a year

May 6.1%, June 9.4%, July 5.2%. Busiest month is January at 12.7%.

Best months: January, March, September

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)

Quietest month

July

11 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak2712.7%
February199%
Marchpeak2210.4%
April167.5%
May136.1%
June209.4%
July115.2%
August157.1%
Septemberpeak2210.4%
October136.1%
November188.5%
December167.5%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon212

In Nevada, June carries 9.4% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.1 points above 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 May (6.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (5.2%) 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 June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June 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 June?+

Yes. June accounts for 20 of the 212 verified raccoons sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in Nevada?+

June is the 4th 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.