Torkham
Afghanistan
This busy Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing set in arid, rocky upland terrain, where a stone bridge, active vehicle traffic, and rugged mountain slopes combine to offer a raw glimpse of cross-border life along a historically significant route.
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- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
6°43°
45mm1.7in
F
8°46°
80mm3.1in
M
12°54°
115mm4.4in
A
17°63°
105mm4.0in
M
23°73°
60mm2.3in
J
27°81°
40mm1.7in
J
27°80°
110mm4.2in
A
25°78°
100mm3.9in
S
23°74°
65mm2.6in
O
18°65°
45mm1.7in
N
13°55°
30mm1.2in
D
8°47°
25mm0.9in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
Torkham: quick answers
Where is Torkham?
Torkham is in Afghanistan, about 47 km29 miles in a straight line from Peshawar.
How do you get to Torkham?
The nearest airport is Peshawar (PEW), about 1 hr 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Torkham?
The warmest month is June, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C43°F. The wettest month is March, with about 113 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)