Rabbits in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in West Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 150 of the 1,040 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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 rabbits in West Virginia
14.4%
of yearly sightings
150
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,040
verified records a year
April 19.5%, May 14.4%, June 18.4%. Busiest month is April at 19.5%.
1,040 verified observations of rabbits in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
April
203 records (19.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 5.2% |
| February | 51 | 4.9% |
| March | 78 | 7.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 203 | 19.5% |
| Maypeak | 150 | 14.4% |
| Junepeak | 191 | 18.4% |
| July | 137 | 13.2% |
| August | 67 | 6.4% |
| September | 43 | 4.1% |
| October | 23 | 2.2% |
| November | 21 | 2% |
| December | 22 | 2.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 863 |
| Appalachian Cottontail | 63 |
| Snowshoe Hare | 32 |
| European Rabbit | 11 |
In West Virginia, May carries 14.4% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (19.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (18.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in West Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Appalachian Cottontail and Snowshoe Hare. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail863 records
- Appalachian Cottontail63 records
- Snowshoe Hare32 records
- European Rabbit11 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in West Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 150 of the 1,040 verified rabbits sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in West Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, June and May.
What month is best for rabbits in West Virginia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 1,040 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Eastern Cottontail, Appalachian Cottontail and Snowshoe Hare, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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