Location & Surroundings
Machang is a settlement in Gansu, China, at 2,555 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lanzhou, 19 km to the north. The national capital Beijing is about 1185 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yuzhong, 31 km away.
Also known as: 马场
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 53' 29" N, 103° 52' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 2555 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:06
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 19:06
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
zh
马场
Weather in Machang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,022.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.0 | 0.4 | 276 | 59 | 1,022.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.0 | 0.7 | 185 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.5 | 0.8 | 224 | 73 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 0.4 | 223 | 71 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 9.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.8 | 56 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 553.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.8 | 74 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 32 | 295.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 0.4 | 104 | 62 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 0.8 | 185 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 9.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.6 | 51 | 45 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 488.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 2.1 | 80 | 51 | 1,014.2 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 100 | 166.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 147 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.5 | 122 | 61 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 3.6 | 121 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 400.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machang?
Now 14.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Machang today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 19:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Machang?
Local time is 23:06. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Machang?
Machang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Machang?
DEM 2,555 m.
Where is Machang located?
It is at 35.89140, 103.87500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machang in?
It is in China.