Raccoons in Utah in September

Yes, September is a good month to see raccoons in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 70 of the 689 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.

Good month for raccoons in Utah

10.2%

of yearly sightings

70

records in September

#5

busiest month of 12

689

verified records a year

August 6.2%, September 10.2%, October 9.4%. Busiest month is April at 14.7%.

Best months: April, July, JunePeak season right now

689 verified observations of raccoons in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Utah

Peak month

April

101 records (14.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

27 records

MonthObservationsShare
January375.4%
February487%
March527.5%
Aprilpeak10114.7%
May7010.2%
Junepeak7110.3%
Julypeak7410.7%
August436.2%
September7010.2%
October659.4%
November314.5%
December273.9%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon689

In Utah, September carries 10.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 1.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from August (6.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (9.4%) after. The busiest month is April (14.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The raccoons most often recorded in Utah are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon689 records
Plan your tripBryce Canyon National Park

Plan your raccoon trip in Utah

Start with live tours near Bryce Canyon National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Utah in September?+

Yes. September accounts for 70 of the 689 verified raccoons sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.

Is September a good time to see raccoons in Utah?+

September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for raccoons in Utah?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, July and June, based on 689 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Utah?+

The most-recorded species in Utah are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.