Does it mean anything if my car battery dies, and then when started seems fine again?

No, you do not! You either left the lights on, left a car door open which used up the light on the inside, or maybe didn’t turn the car all the way off. Getting a jumpstart was all you really needed.
I’d just make sure I had a pair of jumper cables on hand is all.
But you really should be just fine!!

Check the date tag on the battery and see how many years the battery was designed to last. It sounds like your battery is close to the expiration date and isn’t holding a charge well.

If it happens again and you are completely sure you didn’t leave any lights on, you should have the battery tested. It could be on its way to wearing out. The last time I didn’t replace a car battery before it started to die, the car wouldn’t start if it had been sitting for a day or so. The first time I thought I left a light on. The second time, I knew I hadn’t left anything on. Both times it started and ran fine after being jumped, but when I had the battery tested it showed the battery was wearing out. Replaced it and had no further problems.

So, like @Serevaetse said, make sure you have jumper cables handy in case it happens again!

How long should Honda batteries last—the car is now about 5.5 years? (60K milies).

@skfinkel I think the majority are 5 year batteries.

I had this happen to me except the problem was the battery connection was loose. I was driving, stopped to get some lunch, and then I went out and I couldn’t get it started again. Reached down in and re secured the connection.. good to go.

Have it checked. You don’t want to be caught out at night or in the rain/snow and it not start.

the battery cables can cause problems that are often blamed on the battery or charging system. If they can be inspected or cleaned or even replaced with new it may head off future problems. Battery cables usually are pretty cheap vs the time to have the old ones cleaned. Done this myself and the car started like new.

@mrlaconic Also a very good point. If there’s too much corrosion or a loose connection it will act the same as a dead battery.

Advanced Auto will check all this stuff for free. Just bring your car there and have them hook it up to the machine. Could have been an accident like lights but it could be the battery or alternator going.

Thanks to all for your responses. I took it into the Honda place where they checked the battery and it was fine. So, it must have been just one of those times that things were left on a bit—although that seems a tad weak to me, but nevermind. No new battery necessary and no worry in the snow and rain.

@skfinkel Not to worry you, but the first time I had my battery tested, they said it was fine. This was a long time ago, and I don’t remember what the first place did wrong. I’m thinking maybe they didn’t turn the car off for a while and then test? Anyway, the second time it turned out to be the battery for sure.

When my husband’s SUV battery started to go, it would die if the lights or radio were left on for only a short time while the engine wasn’t running. For example, if I ran into the store to grab a few things and left the lights on, the battery would be dead by the time I came back out to the parking lot. As long as nothing was left on, we didn’t have to worry about the battery.

I’m just saying, keep those jumper cables in the trunk just in case it turns out your battery is starting to go after all! :)

Thanks, @MissAusten you’re right, they just tested it then and there after I drove it in. So, I will maybe get it tested again? and will carry cables with me (!)

even if your not having car/battery issues, you should always, always have cables in the car. Ya never know when youll happen to need them. :)

I think I do have them. My husband always insisted on car safety things, and I think I put them in some time ago. But will check. You are right about that though @uberbatman!