Raccoons in Virginia in February
Yes, February is a good month to see raccoons in Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 422 of the 4,599 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 Virginia
9.2%
of yearly sightings
422
records in February
#5
busiest month of 12
4,599
verified records a year
January 6.9%, February 9.2%, March 11.7%. Busiest month is April at 13.8%.
4,599 verified observations of raccoons in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
April
633 records (13.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 319 | 6.9% |
| February | 422 | 9.2% |
| Marchpeak | 536 | 11.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 633 | 13.8% |
| Maypeak | 485 | 10.5% |
| June | 482 | 10.5% |
| July | 309 | 6.7% |
| August | 230 | 5% |
| September | 276 | 6% |
| October | 307 | 6.7% |
| November | 290 | 6.3% |
| December | 310 | 6.7% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 4,599 |
In Virginia, February carries 9.2% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.9 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 January (6.9%) into February, and it heads toward March (11.7%) after. The busiest month is April (13.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Virginia 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 Raccoon4,599 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Virginia in February?+
Yes. February accounts for 422 of the 4,599 verified raccoons sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is February a good time to see raccoons in Virginia?+
February is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 4,599 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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