Raccoons in South Dakota in July
Yes, July is a good month to see raccoons in South Dakota. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 12 of the 103 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 South Dakota
11.7%
of yearly sightings
12
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
103
verified records a year
June 14.6%, July 11.7%, August 6.8%. Busiest month is May at 15.5%.
103 verified observations of raccoons in South Dakota, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in South Dakota
Peak month
May
16 records (15.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 5 | 4.9% |
| March | 8 | 7.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 15 | 14.6% |
| Maypeak | 16 | 15.5% |
| June | 15 | 14.6% |
| July | 12 | 11.7% |
| August | 7 | 6.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 16 | 15.5% |
| October | 2 | 1.9% |
| November | 5 | 4.9% |
| December | 2 | 1.9% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 103 |
In South Dakota, July carries 11.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (14.6%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.8%) after. The busiest month is May (15.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in South Dakota 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 Raccoon103 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in South Dakota in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 12 of the 103 verified raccoons sightings logged in South Dakota across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see raccoons in South Dakota?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though May and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in South Dakota?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, September and April, based on 103 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in South Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in South Dakota are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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