Rabbits in Oklahoma in July
Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Oklahoma. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 222 of the 2,266 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 rabbits in Oklahoma
9.8%
of yearly sightings
222
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,266
verified records a year
June 18.2%, July 9.8%, August 6.6%. Busiest month is May at 22.6%.
2,266 verified observations of rabbits in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
May
513 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 1.3% |
| February | 57 | 2.5% |
| March | 144 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 472 | 20.8% |
| Maypeak | 513 | 22.6% |
| Junepeak | 413 | 18.2% |
| July | 222 | 9.8% |
| August | 150 | 6.6% |
| September | 131 | 5.8% |
| October | 66 | 2.9% |
| November | 37 | 1.6% |
| December | 31 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,828 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 101 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 39 |
| Desert Cottontail | 34 |
| European Rabbit | 15 |
In Oklahoma, July carries 9.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 1.5 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 June (18.2%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.6%) after. The busiest month is May (22.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,828 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit101 records
- Swamp Rabbit39 records
- Desert Cottontail34 records
- European Rabbit15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Oklahoma in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 222 of the 2,266 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see rabbits in Oklahoma?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Oklahoma?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 2,266 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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