Location & Surroundings
Machong is a settlement in Hunan, China, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anjiang, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Beijing is about 1510 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Zhijiang Airport, 37 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
27° 22' 16" N, 110° 4' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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麻冲
Weather in Machong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Machong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.0 | 1.5 | 2 | 97 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 6 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 97 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 6 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 96 | 190.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 9 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 82 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.0 | 354 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 46 | 87 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 0.2 | 58 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 74 | 536.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 123 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 81 | 172.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.1 | 112 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.3 | 157 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 72 | 25.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 1.2 | 180 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 46 | 525.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 129 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 89 | 246.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 159 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 4.16 / 4.32 | 73 | 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 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 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 06:26 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Machong?
Local time is 08:57. 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 402 m.
Where is Machong located?
It is at 27.37107, 110.06780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Machong in?
It is in China.