I find that a Min/Max thermometer is more beneficial to me.
That way I make sure to catch/register the minimum temperature,
specially in inclement weather when I cannot get to the garage.
For the last 2 years, it never registered below 20*F; so I know
that my setup is OK (knock-on-wood; I had no winter fig damage).
My garage has a small electric heater set-up to kick-in at 32*F.