Raccoons in Rhode Island in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in Rhode Island. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 59 of the 296 sightings logged across the year (19.9%), 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 Rhode Island
19.9%
of yearly sightings
59
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
296
verified records a year
May 15.9%, June 19.9%, July 9.8%. 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, June carries 19.9% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 11.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (15.9%) into June, and it heads toward July (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Rhode Island are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon296 records
Plan your raccoon trip in Rhode Island
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Rhode Island in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 59 of the 296 verified raccoons sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 19.9% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see raccoons in Rhode Island?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and May.
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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