Raccoons in Wyoming in May
Yes, May is a good month to see raccoons in Wyoming. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 10 of the 95 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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 Wyoming
10.5%
of yearly sightings
10
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
95
verified records a year
April 4.2%, May 10.5%, June 9.5%. Busiest month is July at 16.8%.
95 verified observations of raccoons in Wyoming, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
16 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1.1% |
| February | 5 | 5.3% |
| Marchpeak | 15 | 15.8% |
| April | 4 | 4.2% |
| May | 10 | 10.5% |
| June | 9 | 9.5% |
| Julypeak | 16 | 16.8% |
| August | 7 | 7.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 14 | 14.7% |
| October | 6 | 6.3% |
| November | 6 | 6.3% |
| December | 2 | 2.1% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 95 |
In Wyoming, May carries 10.5% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (4.2%) into May, and it heads toward June (9.5%) after. The busiest month is July (16.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Wyoming 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 Raccoon95 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Wyoming in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 10 of the 95 verified raccoons sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see raccoons in Wyoming?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Wyoming?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, March and September, based on 95 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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