Raccoons in Oregon in October
Yes, October is a good month to see raccoons in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 228 of the 2,697 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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
8.5%
of yearly sightings
228
records in October
#5
busiest month of 12
2,697
verified records a year
September 7.1%, October 8.5%, November 7.5%. 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, October carries 8.5% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 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 September (7.1%) into October, and it heads toward November (7.5%) 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 October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October 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 October?+
Yes. October accounts for 228 of the 2,697 verified raccoons sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see raccoons in Oregon?+
October is the 5th 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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