Badgers in Washington in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see badgers in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 18 of the 105 sightings logged across the year (17.1%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Peak month for badgers in Washington
17.1%
of yearly sightings
18
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
105
verified records a year
May 23.8%, June 17.1%, July 5.7%. Busiest month is May at 23.8%.
105 verified observations of badgers in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When badgers are recorded in Washington
Peak month
May
25 records (23.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 1.9% |
| February | 5 | 4.8% |
| March | 7 | 6.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 15 | 14.3% |
| Maypeak | 25 | 23.8% |
| Junepeak | 18 | 17.1% |
| July | 6 | 5.7% |
| August | 6 | 5.7% |
| September | 4 | 3.8% |
| October | 12 | 11.4% |
| November | 3 | 2.9% |
| December | 2 | 1.9% |
Badgers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Badger | 105 |
In Washington, June carries 17.1% of the year's badgers sightings, about 8.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (23.8%) into June, and it heads toward July (5.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The badgers most often recorded in Washington are American Badger. 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 badgers you are most likely to see
- American Badger105 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see badgers in Washington in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 18 of the 105 verified badgers sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 17.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see badgers in Washington?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for badgers in Washington?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 105 verified observations.
Which badgers are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are American Badger, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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