Calories Burned Brisk Walking in Syracuse, NY
Estimate calories burned doing brisk walking in Syracuse, New York. Uses 5 MET plus a local temperate climate planning adjustment (52°F avg).
Brisk Walking Calorie Calculator for Syracuse
Brisk Walking in Syracuse for 30 minutes
187 kcal
MET 5 · 73 kg · 374 kcal/hour
Includes a +3% local planning adjustment for Syracuse (52°F avg)
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Syracuse
Cool weather can change warm-up needs and perceived effort. The adjustment is a small planning estimate.
Syracuse, New York has a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F and 7 months suitable for outdoor exercise. For brisk walking here, Calorique uses a +3% planning adjustment because non-neutral temperatures can change effort, hydration needs, clothing, and thermoregulation. A 160 lb person estimates about 187 calories in 30 minutes with this adjustment.
Source & Accuracy Notes
This is a planning calculator. It uses the standard MET approach for estimated activity energy cost, then applies a small local climate adjustment for outdoor conditions. Your real calorie burn can differ because of pace, fitness level, terrain, wind, humidity, clothing, equipment, body composition, and tracker accuracy.
Calorie Burn by Duration (Syracuse)
How many calories you burn during brisk walking at different durations in Syracuse's temperate climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Syracuse Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 91 kcal | 93 kcal | +2 |
| 30 minutes | 181 kcal | 187 kcal | +6 |
| 45 minutes | 272 kcal | 280 kcal | +8 |
| 60 minutes | 363 kcal | 374 kcal | +11 |
| 90 minutes | 544 kcal | 561 kcal | +17 |
| 120 minutes | 726 kcal | 748 kcal | +22 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing brisk walking for 30 minutes per session in Syracuse, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
2,429
calories per month
29,172 cal/year
= ~8.3 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
4,049
calories per month
48,620 cal/year
= ~13.9 lbs of fat
*Based on the widely used estimate that 1 lb of body fat = ~3,500 calories. Actual weight loss depends on diet, metabolism, and other factors. The +3% climate adjustment for Syracuse is a planning estimate, not a guarantee.
Syracuse Fitness Overview
Syracuse, New York (pop. 148,620): Calorique's modeled city profile estimates a Calorique index of 65/100, about 5.5 gyms per 100K residents, and a walkability estimate of 62. The same model estimates 7,000 average daily steps and about 1,970 calories burned per day, and highlights yoga, running, basketball as activities suited to the local climate. These profile figures are planning estimates, not official city statistics or survey results. Measured public-health context from CDC PLACES (2023 data): 41.5% of Syracuse adults have obesity (4.6 pts above the U.S. places median) and 30.7% report no leisure-time physical activity (4.1 pts above the U.S. places median).
Calorique index (estimate)
65/100
Walkability (est.)
62
Adult Obesity (CDC PLACES 2023)
41.5%
Outdoor Months
7
Obesity source: CDC PLACES 2024 release (BRFSS 2022/2023 model-based estimates), crude prevalence among adults; 2023 data year. Full health snapshot on the Syracuse fitness page.
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Brisk Walking in Other New York Cities
Dallas, TX
65°F · Subtropical
~181 cal / 30 min
San Antonio, TX
69°F · Subtropical
~181 cal / 30 min
Durham, NC
57°F · Subtropical
~181 cal / 30 min
Shreveport, LA
65°F · Subtropical
~181 cal / 30 min
San Francisco, CA
58°F · Mediterranean
~181 cal / 30 min
Chandler, AZ
75°F · Arid
~181 cal / 30 min
Phoenix, AZ
75°F · Arid
~181 cal / 30 min
Salt Lake City, UT
50°F · Arid
~187 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Brisk Walking in Syracuse
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Syracuse:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 5 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.03
The MET value of 5 for brisk walking is based on the Compendium of Physical Activities: where the Compendium has a matching row Calorique uses it, and for activities without a dedicated row (for example branded or mixed workouts) the value is Calorique's closest-row planning estimate. The climate factor of 1.03 is Calorique's planning adjustment for Syracuse's average temperature of 52°F. Use it to compare scenarios, then rely on consistent tracking and body-weight trends for personal calibration.
Brisk walking at 4 mph significantly increases calorie expenditure compared to a casual stroll. At this pace, you should feel slightly breathless but still able to hold a conversation. Brisk walking is classified as moderate-intensity exercise by the American Heart Association and counts toward the recommended 150 minutes per week of cardiovascular activity. It is gentler on joints than running while still delivering substantial fitness benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does brisk walking burn in Syracuse, NY?
A 160 lb person burns about 187 calories during 30 minutes of brisk walking in Syracuse. This is a planning estimate using 5 MET plus Calorique's local climate adjustment for Syracuse's 52°F average temperature.
Does Syracuse's climate affect calories burned during brisk walking?
It can affect perceived effort, hydration needs, clothing, terrain choices, and thermoregulation. Syracuse has a temperate climate averaging 52°F. Calorique applies a +3% planning adjustment, but actual burn varies by pace, fitness, wind, humidity, clothing, and surface.
What is the best time to do brisk walking in Syracuse?
Syracuse's moderate climate (avg 52°F) with an estimated 7 outdoor-friendly months makes brisk walking comfortable most of the year. The best time is the one you can repeat consistently; choose cooler hours on warm days and daylight hours when footing or visibility is a concern.
How many calories per month can I burn doing brisk walking in Syracuse?
At your current weight, doing brisk walking for 30 minutes in Syracuse: 3 sessions/week estimates ~2,429 cal/month (29,172 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week estimates ~4,049 cal/month (48,620 cal/year). Treat this as planning math, not a precise weight-loss forecast.
Is brisk walking popular in Syracuse, NY?
Calorique does not have a local participation survey for Syracuse. Its modeled city profile highlights yoga, running, basketball for the local climate, but brisk walking can still fit a routine there. CDC PLACES (2024 release, 2023 data) estimates 41.5% adult obesity in Syracuse and 30.7% of adults with no leisure-time physical activity (median of U.S. places in CDC PLACES: 36.9% and 26.6%). The temperate climate with an estimated 7 outdoor months supports brisk walking for much of the year; the profile's gym-density (5.5 per 100K) and Calorique index (65/100) figures are planning estimates, not official local statistics.