Raccoons in Ohio in March
Yes, March is a good month to see raccoons in Ohio. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 448 of the 5,101 sightings logged across the year (8.8%), 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.
Good month for raccoons in Ohio
8.8%
of yearly sightings
448
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
5,101
verified records a year
February 5.9%, March 8.8%, April 14%. 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, March carries 8.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (5.9%) into March, and it heads toward April (14%) after. The busiest month is May (18%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Ohio 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 Raccoon5,101 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Ohio in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 448 of the 5,101 verified raccoons sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 8.8% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Ohio?+
March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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