It actually does not matter if he sees freezing temps or not, what matters is this is the standard rating which allows you to actually compare batteries instead of going by sales pitch. You know, apples to apples instead of oranges. BTW, cranking amps rating is derived at about 80 degrees, even in California, it gets cold enough where battery is affected by temperature drops. If you are into car audio or boating, you will quickly realize how overpriced this battery is when compared to AGM marine batteries, not to mention very mediocre specs. Smart consumer is one that is at least somewhat educated on the subject.