Peshawar weather in June
In June, Peshawar sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 40 mm of rain across 6.5 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of June to 14 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Peshawar's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Peshawar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- 6.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 5:06 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 28%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.9
- out of 10
Peshawar is capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 79.5 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 3,786/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical June day in Peshawar reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 43°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C warmer than May and about 2°C warmer than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 25 |
| 2 | 38 | 25 |
| 3 | 38 | 25 |
| 4 | 38 | 25 |
| 5 | 38 | 25 |
| 6 | 38 | 25 |
| 7 | 38 | 25 |
| 8 | 39 | 25 |
| 9 | 39 | 26 |
| 10 | 39 | 26 |
| 11 | 39 | 26 |
| 12 | 39 | 26 |
| 13 | 39 | 26 |
| 14 | 39 | 26 |
| 15 | 39 | 26 |
| 16 | 39 | 26 |
| 17 | 39 | 26 |
| 18 | 39 | 26 |
| 19 | 39 | 26 |
| 20 | 39 | 26 |
| 21 | 39 | 27 |
| 22 | 39 | 27 |
| 23 | 39 | 27 |
| 24 | 39 | 27 |
| 25 | 38 | 27 |
| 26 | 38 | 27 |
| 27 | 38 | 27 |
| 28 | 38 | 27 |
| 29 | 38 | 27 |
| 30 | 38 | 27 |
How June really feels in Peshawar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Peshawar weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16° / 5° | 35 | 4.7 | 10 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 18° / 8° | 66 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 23° / 12° | 85 | 9.6 | 11.7 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 17° | 74 | 7.8 | 12.8 | 5.8 |
| May | 35° / 22° | 32 | 5.7 | 13.7 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 38° / 26° | 40 | 6.5 | 14.2 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 36° / 26° | 154 | 16.5 | 14 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 34° / 25° | 152 | 18.4 | 13.3 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 33° / 23° | 74 | 10 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 17° | 36 | 4.6 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 23° / 11° | 23 | 3.1 | 10.2 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 19° / 7° | 18 | 2.2 | 9.8 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 92 | 8 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Peshawar gets around 40 mm of rain over 6.5 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 22% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 20 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 21 |
| 18 | 22 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 24 |
| 22 | 25 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 35 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 29% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 57 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 56 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 56 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 54 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 53 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | 51 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 50 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 49 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 48 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 47 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 45 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 13 | 43 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | 41 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| 15 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| 17 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| 18 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
| 19 | 31 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 1 |
| 21 | 27 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 1 |
| 22 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 2 |
| 23 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 2 |
| 24 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 2 |
| 25 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 3 |
| 26 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 4 |
| 27 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 4 |
| 28 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 5 |
| 29 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 33 | 6 |
| 30 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 35 | 7 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of June to 14 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 5:08 AM to 5:09 AM, and sunset from 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:08 | 7:14 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:08 | 7:15 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:08 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:08 | 7:16 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:16 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:17 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:17 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:18 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 5:07 | 7:18 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:19 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:20 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:20 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:21 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:06 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 5:06 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 5:06 | 7:22 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:23 |
| 21 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:23 |
| 22 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:23 |
| 23 | 14.3 | 5:07 | 7:23 |
| 24 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 25 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 26 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 27 | 14.3 | 5:08 | 7:24 |
| 28 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:24 |
| 29 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 14.2 | 5:09 | 7:24 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.23 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.05 kWh/m² to a high of 7.23 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 7.23 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Peshawar
In June, Peshawar sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Peshawar's rainy season runs March–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Peshawar sees seasonal dust haze (June–August), heaviest in June.
Is June a good time to visit Peshawar?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Peshawar.
What to pack for Peshawar in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Peshawar sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Peshawar in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Peshawar peaks around May 23 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Peshawar in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Peshawar is worst in December — around 100 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.7× the cleanest month (May, 57 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Peshawar's WHO annual average of 79.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 97 | 85 | 76 | 63 | 57 | 72 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 79 | 93 | 100 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 63 | Unhealthy |
| May | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 100 | Unhealthy |
Where is Peshawar?
Peshawar sits at 34.0°N, 71.6°E, 340 m above sea level, in Pakistan. The nearest listed city is Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn, 81 km away.
Topography around Peshawar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Peshawar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Peshawar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m around an average of 332 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 378 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,041 m.
The land around Peshawar is covered by artificial surfaces (86%) within 3 km, cropland (42%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 16 km, and shrubs (28%) and cropland (26%) within 80 km.
Pakistan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,596
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 45%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 13
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 493
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Peshawar (34.008°, 71.5785°, elevation 340 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).