Raccoons in West Virginia in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in West Virginia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 79 of the 606 sightings logged across the year (13%), 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 June 28, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in West VirginiaCommon Raccoon photographed in West VirginiaCommon Raccoon photographed in West Virginia
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in West Virginia

13%

of yearly sightings

79

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

606

verified records a year

May 9.2%, June 13%, July 8.1%. Busiest month is June at 13%.

Best months: June, April, March

606 verified observations of raccoons in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in West Virginia

Peak month

June

79 records (13% of the year)

Quietest month

December

19 records

MonthObservationsShare
January223.6%
February426.9%
Marchpeak7211.9%
Aprilpeak7512.4%
May569.2%
Junepeak7913%
July498.1%
August467.6%
September6410.6%
October467.6%
November365.9%
December193.1%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon606

In West Virginia, June carries 13% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 4.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (9.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in West Virginia are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon606 records
Plan your tripAppalachian National Scenic Trail

Plan your raccoon trip in West Virginia

Start with live tours near Appalachian National Scenic Trail, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in West Virginia in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 79 of the 606 verified raccoons sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 13% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in West Virginia?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, April and March.

What month is best for raccoons in West Virginia?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, April and March, based on 606 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+

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