Murgash

Murgash is a peak in Bulgaria, in the Balkan Mountains mountain range. The peak is located in the East part of Murgash massive, with an altitude of 1,687 m (5,535 ft) above sea level.

Murgash
View toward Murgash peak
Highest point
Elevation1,687 m (5,535 ft)
Coordinates42°49′59″N 23°40′06″E
Geography
Murgash peak is located in Bulgaria
Murgash peak
Murgash peak
Murgash peak's location on the map of Bulgaria
CountryBulgaria
RegionSofia Province
Parent rangeBalkan Mountains

The peak consists of Paleozoic sediment and has a dome-shaped structure with steep slopes. Out of the summit of the peak stream two rivers – Baltuiska reka and Eleshnica river. The peak is an object of both international and national tourism. The Murgash touristic hut is located southwest of the peak with an altitude of 1490 meters.[1]

The Eleshnishki monastery is located near the west foot of the Murgash peak.[2]

In 1953, on Murgash peak a meteorological station was built and is still active.

Views from the peak

East

East from Murgash peak lies a long horizon, which allows tourists to enjoy a pleasant sunrise.

South East

From the peak, when looking toward South East, the Rhodope Mountain range can be seen.

South

Toward the South, Sofia, and Rila Mountain, along with Musala peak can be seen.

West

To the West, when the weather is clear you can see Serbian land and mountains.[3]

Climate

Murgash has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification) bordering on subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc).

Climate data for Murgash Peak, 1991-2020 (elevation 1687m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 13.6
(56.5)		 12.8
(55.0)		 17.2
(63.0)		 20.4
(68.7)		 24.8
(76.6)		 25.1
(77.2)		 31.0
(87.8)		 29.5
(85.1)		 25.2
(77.4)		 24.1
(75.4)		 20.5
(68.9)		 14.5
(58.1)		 31.0
(87.8)
Average high °C (°F) −1.9
(28.6)		 −1.6
(29.1)		 1.3
(34.3)		 6.3
(43.3)		 11.3
(52.3)		 14.9
(58.8)		 17.2
(63.0)		 17.8
(64.0)		 13.2
(55.8)		 8.9
(48.0)		 4.1
(39.4)		 −0.5
(31.1)		 7.6
(45.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.6
(23.7)		 −4.3
(24.3)		 −1.6
(29.1)		 2.9
(37.2)		 7.8
(46.0)		 11.5
(52.7)		 13.6
(56.5)		 14.0
(57.2)		 9.6
(49.3)		 5.4
(41.7)		 1.3
(34.3)		 −3.1
(26.4)		 4.4
(39.9)
Average low °C (°F) −7.0
(19.4)		 −6.9
(19.6)		 −4.3
(24.3)		 0.2
(32.4)		 5.0
(41.0)		 8.6
(47.5)		 10.5
(50.9)		 11.0
(51.8)		 6.9
(44.4)		 2.9
(37.2)		 −1.1
(30.0)		 −5.5
(22.1)		 1.7
(35.1)
Record low °C (°F) −26.3
(−15.3)		 −25.1
(−13.2)		 −19.6
(−3.3)		 −13.5
(7.7)		 −4.9
(23.2)		 −1.5
(29.3)		 1.0
(33.8)		 0.2
(32.4)		 −3.8
(25.2)		 −11.3
(11.7)		 −17.6
(0.3)		 −23.2
(−9.8)		 −26.3
(−15.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 39
(1.5)		 38
(1.5)		 46
(1.8)		 56
(2.2)		 110
(4.3)		 106
(4.2)		 88
(3.5)		 69
(2.7)		 65
(2.6)		 53
(2.1)		 34
(1.3)		 40
(1.6)		 744
(29.3)
Source: NOAA[4]

References
  1. "Vrah Murgash (Murgash Peak) (In Bulgarian Language)". Strannik.bg.
  2. "Murgash peak meteorological station (In Bulgarian Language)". Meteo.bg.
  3. "Връх Мургаш – Върхове в Странник.бг". strannik.bg. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  4. "Murgash Peak Climate Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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