Sugar Creek, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sugar Creek, Indiana
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Sugar Creek, Indiana
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 Sugar Creek, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sugar Creek, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Moral |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46126
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| FIPS code | 18-73934 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444312 |
Sugar Creek is a small place in Shelby County, Indiana. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Moral Township.
The name "Sugar Creek" comes from a real creek nearby. This creek, also called Sugar Creek, flows south just to the west of the community.
Where is Sugar Creek?
Sugar Creek is located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 38 minutes, 26 seconds North and 85 degrees, 54 minutes, 47 seconds West. It is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area, which is a large region around the city of Indianapolis.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Sugar Creek changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are usually hot and humid, meaning the air feels warm and sticky. Winters are generally mild to cool, so they are not too cold.
This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. Scientists use the Köppen Climate Classification system to describe climates around the world. In this system, Sugar Creek's climate is called "Cfa." This means it has warm, wet summers and mild winters.
