Raccoons in South Carolina in January
Yes, January is a good month to see raccoons in South Carolina. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 119 of the 1,464 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 South Carolina
8.1%
of yearly sightings
119
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
1,464
verified records a year
December 6.5%, January 8.1%, February 7.9%. Busiest month is June at 11.3%.
1,464 verified observations of raccoons in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
June
165 records (11.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 119 | 8.1% |
| February | 115 | 7.9% |
| March | 134 | 9.2% |
| April | 132 | 9% |
| Maypeak | 149 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 165 | 11.3% |
| July | 87 | 5.9% |
| August | 108 | 7.4% |
| September | 99 | 6.8% |
| October | 113 | 7.7% |
| Novemberpeak | 148 | 10.1% |
| December | 95 | 6.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,464 |
In South Carolina, January carries 8.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (6.5%) into January, and it heads toward February (7.9%) after. The busiest month is June (11.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in South Carolina are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,464 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in South Carolina in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 119 of the 1,464 verified raccoons sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see raccoons in South Carolina?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in South Carolina?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and November, based on 1,464 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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