Raccoons in Oklahoma in July
Yes, July is a good month to see raccoons in Oklahoma. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 76 of the 933 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Oklahoma
8.1%
of yearly sightings
76
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
933
verified records a year
June 9.1%, July 8.1%, August 5.3%. Busiest month is April at 18.4%.
933 verified observations of raccoons in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
172 records (18.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 4.1% |
| February | 43 | 4.6% |
| Marchpeak | 113 | 12.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 172 | 18.4% |
| Maypeak | 117 | 12.5% |
| June | 85 | 9.1% |
| July | 76 | 8.1% |
| August | 49 | 5.3% |
| September | 56 | 6% |
| October | 74 | 7.9% |
| November | 62 | 6.6% |
| December | 48 | 5.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 933 |
In Oklahoma, July carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (5.3%) after. The busiest month is April (18.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Oklahoma are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon933 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Oklahoma in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 76 of the 933 verified raccoons sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see raccoons in Oklahoma?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 933 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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