Location & Surroundings
Margencel is a village in Rhone-Alpes, France with 1,682 inhabitants, at 419 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thonon-les-Bains, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Paris is about 415 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is La Cote Airport, 14 km away.
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
46° 20' 29" N, 6° 24' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 419 m
- Timezone Europe/Paris
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,682
- Pop. Density 611 p/km²
- Built-up 13.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +33
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:52
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 11 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Margencel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Margencel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 315 W/m2.
Temperature
8.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.3 | 1.0 | 286 | 85 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.0 | 0.5 | 310 | 53 | 1,014.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 314.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 1.3 | 32 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 204.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 2.1 | 35 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 2.0 | 32 | 88 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 3.0 | 25 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 384.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 2.2 | 38 | 70 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 258.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.5 | 0.8 | 57 | 79 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 6.8 | 0.6 | 122 | 77 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 7 | 47 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 371.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 1.4 | 49 | 65 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.7 | 1.1 | 53 | 76 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.0 | 1.6 | 43 | 82 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Margencel?
Now 8.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.2 to 14.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 315 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 Margencel today?
Sunrise around 07:44 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 13m.
What is the local time in Margencel?
Local time is 14:52. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Margencel?
Margencel is a populated place.
How many people live in Margencel?
Population about 1,682.
What is the elevation of Margencel?
DEM 419 m.
Where is Margencel located?
It is at 46.34140, 6.41416 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Margencel in?
It is in France.