Raccoons in North Dakota in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see raccoons in North Dakota. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 79 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), 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 raccoons in North Dakota
15.2%
of yearly sightings
12
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
79
verified records a year
April 12.7%, May 15.2%, June 20.3%. Busiest month is June at 20.3%.
79 verified observations of raccoons in North Dakota, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
June
16 records (20.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 4 | 5.1% |
| March | 3 | 3.8% |
| April | 10 | 12.7% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 15.2% |
| Junepeak | 16 | 20.3% |
| Julypeak | 11 | 13.9% |
| August | 6 | 7.6% |
| September | 5 | 6.3% |
| October | 5 | 6.3% |
| November | 5 | 6.3% |
| December | 2 | 2.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 79 |
In North Dakota, May carries 15.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (12.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (20.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in North Dakota are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon79 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in North Dakota in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 12 of the 79 verified raccoons sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in North Dakota?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and July.
What month is best for raccoons in North Dakota?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 79 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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