Raccoons in Nevada in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see raccoons in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 22 of the 212 sightings logged across the year (10.4%), 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.
Peak month for raccoons in Nevada
10.4%
of yearly sightings
22
records in March
#2
busiest month of 12
212
verified records a year
February 9%, March 10.4%, April 7.5%. 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, March carries 10.4% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (9%) into March, and it heads toward April (7.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Nevada 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 Raccoon212 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Nevada in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 22 of the 212 verified raccoons sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 10.4% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Nevada?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of January, March and September.
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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