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.
Precipitation Totals in February, in. Precipitation total in February for Machu Picchu is 3.7 in. It makes february the most rainy month of the year. Wind Speed in February, mph. The average wind speed in February is 6.0 mph. This value is relatively stable throughout the year. Average Sunny Hours Per Day.
January will be in the midst of the rainy season, but many tourists happily visit Machu Picchu during that time. Last year, the area near Machu Picchu had devastating flooding in late January (rail lines were torn out by floodwaters, cutting off access to MP). But this was an extremely rare occurrence, unlikely to happen two years in a row.