Raccoons in Rhode Island in July
Yes, July is a good month to see raccoons in Rhode Island. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 29 of the 296 sightings logged across the year (9.8%), 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 Rhode Island
9.8%
of yearly sightings
29
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
296
verified records a year
June 19.9%, July 9.8%, August 6.8%. Busiest month is June at 19.9%.
296 verified observations of raccoons in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
June
59 records (19.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 4.1% |
| February | 10 | 3.4% |
| March | 15 | 5.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 47 | 15.9% |
| Maypeak | 47 | 15.9% |
| Junepeak | 59 | 19.9% |
| July | 29 | 9.8% |
| August | 20 | 6.8% |
| September | 19 | 6.4% |
| October | 18 | 6.1% |
| November | 15 | 5.1% |
| December | 5 | 1.7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 296 |
In Rhode Island, July carries 9.8% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.5 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 (19.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.8%) after. The busiest month is June (19.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Rhode Island 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 Raccoon296 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Rhode Island in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 29 of the 296 verified raccoons sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 9.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see raccoons in Rhode Island?+
July is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Rhode Island?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and May, based on 296 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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