It's all so confusing: If this is truly the "hottest summer ever" in the US, why is it only "on pace to finish third hottest on the list of 62 summers since 1950"

U.S. Drought Means Wilting Crops, Higher Food Prices; Officials Pray For Rain

"The summer of 2012 is on pace to finish third hottest on the list of 62 summers since 1950," said Steven Root, a meteorologist with WeatherBank Inc.