August 1911 heatwave August 1911 was at the time, the second warmest August on record with a CET of 18.2. It was also fairly dry with a rainfall average of 54.9mm. The most notable feature of the month was the fierce heatwave just before mid-month. High pressure was near Scandinavia and this drew a hot continental easterly flow across the UK. In the brilliant sunshine, temperatures responded accordingly with 36.7C recorded at Raunds in Northamptonshire and Canterbury; 36.6C at Epsom and Beddington on the 9th; 33.9C at Camden Square in London, 33.7C at Wokingham on the 11th; 35.6C at Salisbury, 33.9C at Sleaford. 37.1C was recorded at Ponders End in London but this has been discounted. The heatwave ended when a cooler NEly flow developed on the 14th. The heatwave took its toll and it was reported that about 2500 children loss their lives because of the heatwave in London alone.