The area is characterized by very low rainfall, receiving less than 15 inches per year, on average.

Despite the low rainfall, drought was not an issue in Ireland.

In years of low rainfall, stock losses also can be high.

During a period of low rainfall in 2010, the river largely dried up.

South Africa is a developed economy in an area of relatively low and erratic rainfall.

However, these lakes can dry up during periods of low rainfall.

There are a few trees in the grassland because of the low rainfall.

In years with low rainfall the lake can dry out completely.

Most of the underground water is often depleted due to low rainfall.

The poor condition of the forest stems from very low rainfall in the few years before.