Raccoons in Tennessee in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in Tennessee. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 230 of the 1,996 sightings logged across the year (11.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in TennesseeCommon Raccoon photographed in TennesseeCommon Raccoon photographed in Tennessee
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Tennessee

11.5%

of yearly sightings

230

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

1,996

verified records a year

May 11.4%, June 11.5%, July 8.4%. Busiest month is June at 11.5%.

Best months: June, May, March

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)

Quietest month

November

91 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1417.1%
February21310.7%
Marchpeak21810.9%
April1889.4%
Maypeak22811.4%
Junepeak23011.5%
July1678.4%
August1407%
September1145.7%
October1175.9%
November914.6%
December1497.5%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon1,996

In Tennessee, June carries 11.5% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.2 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 holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (8.4%) 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 Tennessee 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 Raccoon1,996 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your raccoon trip in Tennessee

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Tennessee in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 230 of the 1,996 verified raccoons sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 11.5% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in Tennessee?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and March.

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.