Rabbits in Pennsylvania in July

Yes, July is a good month to see rabbits in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,304 of the 9,192 sightings logged across the year (14.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Eastern Cottontail photographed in PennsylvaniaEastern Cottontail photographed in PennsylvaniaEastern Cottontail photographed in Pennsylvania
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for rabbits in Pennsylvania

14.2%

of yearly sightings

1,304

records in July

#4

busiest month of 12

9,192

verified records a year

June 19.7%, July 14.2%, August 7.2%. Busiest month is June at 19.7%.

Best months: June, May, April

9,192 verified observations of rabbits in Pennsylvania, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When rabbits are recorded in Pennsylvania

Peak month

June

1,813 records (19.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

161 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2422.6%
February3583.9%
March3333.6%
Aprilpeak1,34814.7%
Maypeak1,76519.2%
Junepeak1,81319.7%
July1,30414.2%
August6667.2%
September7618.3%
October2542.8%
November1872%
December1611.8%

Rabbits you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Cottontail8,839
European Rabbit21
Snowshoe Hare14
Appalachian Cottontail5

In Pennsylvania, July carries 14.2% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 5.9 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 (19.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.2%) after. The busiest month is June (19.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The rabbits most often recorded in Pennsylvania are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare. 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 Cottontail8,839 records
  • European Rabbit21 records
  • Snowshoe Hare14 records
  • Appalachian Cottontail5 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see rabbits in Pennsylvania in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,304 of the 9,192 verified rabbits sightings logged in Pennsylvania across the year, which is 14.2% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see rabbits in Pennsylvania?+

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 rabbits in Pennsylvania?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and April, based on 9,192 verified observations.

Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Pennsylvania?+

The most-recorded species in Pennsylvania are Eastern Cottontail, European Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.