Raccoons in West Virginia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see raccoons in West Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 56 of the 606 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in West Virginia
9.2%
of yearly sightings
56
records in May
#5
busiest month of 12
606
verified records a year
April 12.4%, May 9.2%, June 13%. Busiest month is June at 13%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 3.6% |
| February | 42 | 6.9% |
| Marchpeak | 72 | 11.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 75 | 12.4% |
| May | 56 | 9.2% |
| Junepeak | 79 | 13% |
| July | 49 | 8.1% |
| August | 46 | 7.6% |
| September | 64 | 10.6% |
| October | 46 | 7.6% |
| November | 36 | 5.9% |
| December | 19 | 3.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 606 |
In West Virginia, May 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 easing off from April (12.4%) into May, and it heads toward June (13%) after. The busiest month is June (13%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in West Virginia are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon606 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in West Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 56 of the 606 verified raccoons sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in West Virginia?+
May is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.
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