Raccoons in Wyoming in September
Yes, September is one of the best months to see raccoons in Wyoming. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 14 of the 95 sightings logged across the year (14.7%), 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 raccoons in Wyoming
14.7%
of yearly sightings
14
records in September
#3
busiest month of 12
95
verified records a year
August 7.4%, September 14.7%, October 6.3%. 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, September carries 14.7% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 6.4 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 rising from August (7.4%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so September is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The raccoons most often recorded in Wyoming are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 14 of the 95 verified raccoons sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 14.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see raccoons in Wyoming?+
September is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, March and September.
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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