Raccoons in Washington in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see raccoons in Washington. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 441 of the 3,811 sightings logged across the year (11.6%), 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 WashingtonCommon Raccoon photographed in WashingtonCommon Raccoon photographed in Washington
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Washington

11.6%

of yearly sightings

441

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

3,811

verified records a year

June 13.4%, July 11.6%, August 7.2%. Busiest month is June at 13.4%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

3,811 verified observations of raccoons in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Washington

Peak month

June

512 records (13.4% of the year)

Quietest month

December

221 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2516.6%
February2646.9%
March2346.1%
April3789.9%
Maypeak40910.7%
Junepeak51213.4%
Julypeak44111.6%
August2737.2%
September2576.7%
October3449%
November2276%
December2215.8%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon3,811

In Washington, July carries 11.6% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.3 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 June (13.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon3,811 records
Plan your tripEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Plan your raccoon trip in Washington

Start with live tours near Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Washington in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 441 of the 3,811 verified raccoons sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 11.6% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see raccoons in Washington?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for raccoons in Washington?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 3,811 verified observations.

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

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