Raccoons in Tennessee in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Tennessee. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 213 of the 1,996 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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 Tennessee
10.7%
of yearly sightings
213
records in February
#4
busiest month of 12
1,996
verified records a year
January 7.1%, February 10.7%, March 10.9%. Busiest month is June at 11.5%.
1,996 verified observations of raccoons in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
June
230 records (11.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 141 | 7.1% |
| February | 213 | 10.7% |
| Marchpeak | 218 | 10.9% |
| April | 188 | 9.4% |
| Maypeak | 228 | 11.4% |
| Junepeak | 230 | 11.5% |
| July | 167 | 8.4% |
| August | 140 | 7% |
| September | 114 | 5.7% |
| October | 117 | 5.9% |
| November | 91 | 4.6% |
| December | 149 | 7.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,996 |
In Tennessee, February carries 10.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.4 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 rising from January (7.1%) into February, and it heads toward March (10.9%) after. The busiest month is June (11.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Tennessee are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a February split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in February itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,996 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Tennessee in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 213 of the 1,996 verified raccoons sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Tennessee?+
February 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 raccoons in Tennessee?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and March, based on 1,996 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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