1 Matter can be broken down into two categories: pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances are further broken down into elements and compounds. Mixtures are physically combined structures that can be separated into their original components.  A chemical substance is composed of one type of atom or molecule.
February (Inca Trail Closed) 1  Overview: Another wet month, and not the best time to visit to Machu Picchu. 2  Temperature: Daytime average highs are around 20 degree C (68F) and night time average lows around 8C (46F) 3  Humidity: Average daily relative humidity is around 66 %.
MACHU PICCHU TOURIST INFORMATION. CLIMATE. Due to its geography and topography, the climate in Machu Picchu's National Sanctuary varies widely. Its mountain peaks, at around 6,270 meters above sea level, show very low temperatures, and the lower areas, averaging around 2,000 meters above sea level, have a milder climate.