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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Macheng month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Macheng are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 253 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.60.3565.6
February11.82.2476.1
March17.97.9906.7
April22.913.41207.5
May26.517.71677.9
June29.522.02538.1
July32.025.42299.3
August32.825.110610.3
September29.420.7718.5
October22.514.0706.4
November17.78.1456.9
December11.21.4306.5

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  1. Documented history · 1927

    In 1927, a major peasant revolt erupted in Macheng, creating a strong base for the ensuing Communist revolution in 1949.

  2. Documented history · 1958

    In January 1958, Macheng County was exalted by the provincial party secretary, Wang Renzhong.

  3. 1927 Peasant Revolt

    In 1927, a major peasant revolt erupted in Macheng, creating a strong base for the ensuing Communist revolution in 1949.

  4. 1958 Exaltation for Rice Yield

    In January 1958, Macheng County was exalted by the provincial party secretary, Wang Renzhong, for reaching a rice yield of six tonnes per hectare.

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Historical figures

  • Wang Shusheng

    Local general who led more than 100,000 people from Macheng to join Mao's Red Army during the 1927 peasant revolt.

  • Chen Zaidao

    Local general who, alongside Wang Shusheng, commanded Macheng forces that joined the Communist revolution.

  • Wang Renzhong

    Provincial party secretary who exalted Macheng County in January 1958 for achieving a six‑tonne‑per‑hectare rice yield.

  • Zhou Enlai

    Premier of China who visited Macheng in 1958 after it was praised as a model commune.

  • Li Xiannian

    Senior Chinese leader who visited Macheng in 1958 during the model commune publicity.

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01 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Macheng

Daily Movement and Orientation

Macheng is a county-level city administered by Huanggang City within the Hubei province of China. The municipality spans an administrative area covering about 3,747 square kilometres and abuts the southern side of the Dabie Mountains.

Daily transit flows through the city's two railway stations. The Macheng railway station operates on the Beijing–Kowloon railway connecting Beijing and Hong Kong, while Macheng North railway station serves the Hefei–Wuhan railway. Local evidence regarding specific risk assessments, crime rates, or healthcare ratings is unavailable in the supplied source text.

Travelers seeking safety updates or practical advisories must consult official local government channels or verified sources before travel. Permanent documentation does not provide temporary guidance, current risk evaluations, or real-time security assessments. Readers should verify operational details directly through official updates rather than relying solely on static geographical records.

02 · Visit

Visiting Macheng

Daily Movement

Macheng is a county-level city located in northeastern Hubei province, People's Republic of China. It administers an area covering about 3,747 square kilometres, stretching southward from the Dabie Mountains and bordering the provinces of Henan to the north and Anhui to the northeast.

Daily transit flows through two primary rail hubs within the jurisdiction. Passengers move through the Macheng railway station, situated along the Beijing–Kowloon railway connecting Beijing and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, travelers access the Macheng North railway station, which operates on the Hefei–Wuhan railway.

Within the municipal boundaries, everyday rhythms traverse approximately 704 villages and small towns. The administrative territory encompasses roughly 67,000 hectares under agricultural cultivation, alongside extensive forests and water bodies that shape local movement between rural settlements and the urban center.

03 · Questions

Questions about Macheng

Macheng: A City in Northeastern Hubei

Macheng is a city located in northeastern Hubei province, China, bordering Henan to the north and Anhui to the northeast. It is a county-level city under the administration of Huanggang City.

Geography and Climate

Macheng has a total land area of 3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi) and is situated in a subtropical area with the Dabie mountainous terrain mainly to the north and northeast. The city has a humid subtropical climate with very hot summers and relatively cold winters.

Economy and Resources

Macheng is rich in resources, with about 1,000,000 mu (67,000 hectares) under agricultural cultivation. The main mineral reserves are basalt, marble, and silicon, with large deposits of jade, gold, silver, and copper.

History and Transportation

Macheng has a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn period and was the site of the historic Battle of Boju in 506 BC. There are two railway stations in Macheng: Macheng railway station on the Beijing–Kowloon railway and Macheng North railway station on the Hefei–Wuhan railway.

  • Population: 893,654 (2020 census)
  • Administrative area: 3,747 square kilometres (1,447 sq mi)
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Macheng

River stalls, train platforms, kitchen hearths

Macheng is a county‑level city in northeastern Hubei province, China. It sits on the southern foothills of the Dabie Mountains and is crossed by the Jushui and Bashui rivers.

Morning commuters gather at Macheng railway station on the Beijing–Kowloon line and at Macheng North station on the Hefei–Wuhan line, carrying baskets of fresh produce to neighborhood markets.

Small boats glide along the Jushui, delivering chestnuts harvested from the forested slopes to

05 · Overview

Macheng, in brief

Macheng

Macheng is a county-level city located in the northeastern sector of Hubei province, People's Republic of China. Positioned directly against the southern slopes of the Dabie Mountains, the municipality shares its borders with Henan province to the north and northwest, and Anhui province to the northeast.

Daily Movement

  • Waterways Descending South: Two major watercourses, the Jushui and the Bashui, originate within the higher elevations of the Dabie Mountains in the northern portions of the territory and flow onward toward the Yangtze.
  • Transit Along the Rails: Daily transportation converges on two main railway facilities, featuring the Macheng railway station along the Beijing–Kowloon railway connecting Beijing and Hong Kong, alongside the Macheng North railway station situated on the Hefei–Wuhan railway.
  • Routines Across the Land: Daily activities connect an extensive network encompassing some 704 villages and small towns spread across an administrative area covering approximately 3,747 square kilometres, with a total population reaching 893,654 at the 2020 census.
  • Agricultural and Resource Circulation: Movement through the rural landscape involves approximately 1,000,000 mu under agricultural cultivation, alongside vast forest covers, water bodies, and reserves of basalt, marble, and silicon.

Detailed references regarding the municipality are available through the Macheng entry and geographical data recorded via GeoNames.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Macheng located and what are its coordinates?

Macheng is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.1801, 115.0221 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Macheng?

Macheng has a recorded population of approximately 126,366 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Macheng?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Macheng include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

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