Raccoons in New Mexico in October
Yes, October is a good month to see raccoons in New Mexico. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 95 of the 963 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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 New Mexico
9.9%
of yearly sightings
95
records in October
#4
busiest month of 12
963
verified records a year
September 12.9%, October 9.9%, November 7.5%. Busiest month is April at 12.9%.
963 verified observations of raccoons in New Mexico, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in New Mexico
Peak month
April
124 records (12.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 3.8% |
| February | 57 | 5.9% |
| March | 62 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 124 | 12.9% |
| Maypeak | 99 | 10.3% |
| June | 67 | 7% |
| July | 76 | 7.9% |
| August | 75 | 7.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 124 | 12.9% |
| October | 95 | 9.9% |
| November | 72 | 7.5% |
| December | 75 | 7.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 963 |
In New Mexico, October carries 9.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.6 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 easing off from September (12.9%) into October, and it heads toward November (7.5%) after. The busiest month is April (12.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in New Mexico are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon963 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in New Mexico in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 95 of the 963 verified raccoons sightings logged in New Mexico across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see raccoons in New Mexico?+
October is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in New Mexico?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, September and May, based on 963 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in New Mexico?+
The most-recorded species in New Mexico are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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