Location & Surroundings
Machong is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Leiyang, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1525 km to the north. The nearest airport is Hengyang Nanyue Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: 麻冲
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
26° 34' 7" N, 112° 36' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,434 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
麻冲
Weather in Machong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 23.0 | 1.3 | 3 | 93 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 19 | 87 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 352 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 94 | 353.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 16 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 88 | 103.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.7 | 10 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.8 | 25 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 1.6 | 17 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 666.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 0.7 | 49 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 244.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 0.2 | 197 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 0.4 | 123 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 0.4 | 36 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 709.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.4 | 58 | 69 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 281.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 0.9 | 154 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Machong?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 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 Machong today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Machong?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Machong?
Machong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Machong?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Machong located?
It is at 26.56867, 112.60287 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machong in?
It is in China.