Based on 1,369 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Pennsylvania, Virginia Opossum is most often recorded in May; in Pennsylvania it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #11 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia Opossum in Pennsylvania by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Pennsylvania in May
White-tailed Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
Groundhog
Red Fox
Common Raccoon
American Beaver
Places to look in Pennsylvania
National ForestAllegheny National Forest
State ParkPresque Isle State Park
Botanical GardenJenkins Arboretum
State ParkCherry Springs State Park
State ParkColton Point State Park
State ParkLeonard Harrison State Park
FAQ
When does Virginia Opossum appear in Pennsylvania?
Mainly April–March, with the most records in May.
How common is Virginia Opossum in Pennsylvania?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Pennsylvania (1,369 records in our sample).