Raccoons in Oregon in July
Yes, July is a good month to see raccoons in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 232 of the 2,697 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Oregon
8.6%
of yearly sightings
232
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
2,697
verified records a year
June 12%, July 8.6%, August 7.4%. Busiest month is June at 12%.
2,697 verified observations of raccoons in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
June
323 records (12% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 188 | 7% |
| February | 209 | 7.7% |
| Marchpeak | 255 | 9.5% |
| April | 208 | 7.7% |
| Maypeak | 272 | 10.1% |
| Junepeak | 323 | 12% |
| July | 232 | 8.6% |
| August | 199 | 7.4% |
| September | 191 | 7.1% |
| October | 228 | 8.5% |
| November | 203 | 7.5% |
| December | 189 | 7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 2,697 |
In Oregon, July carries 8.6% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.3 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 (12%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.4%) after. The busiest month is June (12%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Oregon 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 Raccoon2,697 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Oregon in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 232 of the 2,697 verified raccoons sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see raccoons in Oregon?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Oregon?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and March, based on 2,697 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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