(Source: Wikipedia) - Brief information and overview of Indianapolis

Indianapolis colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.

Climate in Indianapolis :
Indianapolis has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfa), but can be considered a borderline humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa) using the 27 °F (−3 °C) isotherm. It experiences four distinct seasons. The city lies at the transition between USDA plant hardiness zones 6a and 6b.