Raccoons in Oklahoma in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see raccoons in Oklahoma. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 113 of the 933 sightings logged across the year (12.1%), 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.
Peak month for raccoons in Oklahoma
12.1%
of yearly sightings
113
records in March
#3
busiest month of 12
933
verified records a year
February 4.6%, March 12.1%, April 18.4%. 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, March carries 12.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (4.6%) into March, and it heads toward April (18.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Oklahoma 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 Raccoon933 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Oklahoma in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 113 of the 933 verified raccoons sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 12.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see raccoons in Oklahoma?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
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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