Raccoons in Ohio in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see raccoons in Ohio. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 714 of the 5,101 sightings logged across the year (14%), 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 Ohio
14%
of yearly sightings
714
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
5,101
verified records a year
March 8.8%, April 14%, May 18%. Busiest month is May at 18%.
5,101 verified observations of raccoons in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
May
920 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 194 | 3.8% |
| February | 300 | 5.9% |
| March | 448 | 8.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 714 | 14% |
| Maypeak | 920 | 18% |
| Junepeak | 690 | 13.5% |
| July | 533 | 10.4% |
| August | 319 | 6.3% |
| September | 387 | 7.6% |
| October | 305 | 6% |
| November | 158 | 3.1% |
| December | 133 | 2.6% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 5,101 |
In Ohio, April carries 14% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 5.7 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 March (8.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (18%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Ohio are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon5,101 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Ohio in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 714 of the 5,101 verified raccoons sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 14% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see raccoons in Ohio?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for raccoons in Ohio?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 5,101 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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