The latitudinal zones on the Earth's surface that receive the lowest yearly amount of precipitation are the polar regions (high latitudes) and the subtropical high-pressure belts (around $20^\

The latitudinal zones on the Earth's surface that receive the lowest yearly amount of precipitation are the polar regions (high latitudes) and the subtropical high-pressure belts (around $20^\circ$ to $30^\circ$ north and south latitude). Both are characterized by very dry conditions. However, the absolute lowest amounts are often found in the polar regions, particularly the interior of Antarctica, which is considered a polar desert.

• The latitudinal zone on the earth's surface which receives the lowest yearly amount of precipitation is the polar regions.